㊳episode Switch ollie（５） SK8-60（Japan）
At the Paris Olympics, both men and women performed skateboard tricks from the switch stance. Even if it is the same skateboard trick, if the skater performs it from a switch stance, the score will be higher. This shows how difficult the switch stance is.
Humans have a natural defense instinct to protect us from danger. When practicing the switch ollie, I find myself dodging and being afraid due to a defensive instinct. Normally my defense instinct is my greatest ally in protecting me, but since this was a jump in the opposite direction, it's not surprising that I perceived it as extremely dangerous. My defense instinct would be in full swing and would thwart my improvement in the Switch Ollie in order to avoid danger. This time, my defensive instinct may be my biggest enemy. I have a stronger sense of fear than most people, so in order to perform the switch ollie from switch stance, I have to get rid of that stronger defensive instinct. Since the defense instinct is a reflex, it may be a painstaking effort to get my brain and body used to the fact that it is safe for me to jump in switch stance. I continue practicing timidly, but I still can't get rid of my fear.
I admire the style of being able to perform skateboard tricks from either stance. I was in my 50s and skateboard in the switch stance, so my ideal style is to be able to do skateboard tricks from either stance. When it comes to switch stance skateboarding tricks, the switch ollie is a must. I'm trying harder to do the switch ollie, but I'm not making any progress. I found that image training was effective when I practiced the ollie in my 50s, so I now incorporate it into my switch ollie in my 60s