㉘episode Switch ollie（２） SK8-60

 When I was in my 50s, I used to skateboard even when using a switch stance, so I think I admire the switch ollie more than skateboarding tricks when I was in my 50s.I started skateboarding again when I was 60 years old, and I always admire skateboarding tricks and do them knowing the risks (serious injury) and being prepared to not be able to do them tomorrow. And yet, I'm fascinated by the switch ollie, even though I wonder if it's a long-term goal like the switch ollie (which will probably take a lot of time because I'm old and don't skateboard a dominant foot). I believe that enthusiasm for trying new things is the greatest anti-aging effect after the age of 60.

I'll start with the basics of the switch ollie. I step on the tail of the skateboard with my hind foot and use the rear wheel as leverage to raise the nose. I push the raised skateboard with my front foot and let it fall to the ground. I get used to play the tail of the ollie to the feeling of the nose being raised. Even simple movements are difficult for me because my dominant foot is different. I firmly step on the tail of the skateboard and stop. If I don't stop my skateboard properly, I will still be thrown forward. I begin the switch ollie without much expectation that I will be able to play it little by little by reviewing the basics of how I use my left foot. It's important to me that I don't risk my skateboarding tricks by practicing the switch ollie.

I often neglect to even practice skateboarding  in a switch stance. I hope my switch ollie practice will be a catalyst for my switch stance, but it's difficult so I don't know if I'll be able to continue. I couldn't do a switch ollie at all even in my 50s, so  I don't really feel like I can float my skateboard in the air. For me, the most difficult way to practice is to do it little by little over a long period of time. I think that if I try as many things as I can and enjoy it,I can continue.

(・・・End  of  Episode  ２８・・・・・・・・・・・・to  be  continued・・・・・・）