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Have you ever seen people at the ski resort not only ride their snowboards down the slope, but also show off various tricks along the way—like jumping and spinning? Those are called ground tricks, meaning tricks performed on flat terrain, and the abbreviation “gratoli” (gratori) has become common.
In this article, we’ll introduce everything from the basic movements to the tricks of ground tricks that even beginners can practice and try.
We’ll also include instructional videos uploaded by various riders, so take your time watching them and give the practice a try.
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Basic operations (1–10)
Ollie
A snowboard ollie is a basic trick where you use the rebound of the board’s tail to jump into the air.
To master the fundamentals of snowboarding, you should first learn the ollie.
The key is to crouch down firmly.
You can’t jump upward without crouching, so it might feel a little scary, but be especially mindful about sinking low.
Once you can get off the ground, try pulling your knees toward your body and making yourself compact—this will help you stay stable!
nollie
A nollie is a trick where you use the rebound of the board’s nose to pop into the air.
It’s similar to an ollie, but the difference is that you press down on the nose instead of the tail.
Because you shift your weight forward in the direction of travel to jump, it can be more difficult than an ollie.
However, once you master it, you can jump higher than with an ollie.
The key is to commit and shift your center of gravity onto the nose without fear as you pop.
Practice it, and master a high, powerful nollie!
Tail press
This explains the tail press, where you keep the board tilted diagonally with the tail touching the snow.
The key is to shift your center of gravity toward the tail.
If you try too hard to lift the nose, your center of gravity becomes unstable and you won’t be able to balance with your upper body.
Once you master the tail press—one of the fundamental ground trick moves—it becomes easier to learn a variety of other tricks.
Be sure to practice and master a stable tail press!
Nose press
A nose press is a trick where you press the nose of the board onto the snow and hold the board at an angle.
Like a tail press, it forms the basis for many other tricks.
The key point is to avoid leaning your upper body when shifting your weight toward the nose.
If you lean, your weight won’t properly load the nose.
Keep your upper body vertical, and keep your shoulders and gaze level to prevent upper-body tilt.
Also, focus on pressing down through the arch of your back-foot to flex the board more strongly.
Give it a try!
Slide
Among snowboarding tricks, the “slide,” where you move laterally as if gliding over the snow, is a motion that even first-timers can easily try.
Because you can move your body rhythmically to the music, it really broadens the ways you can have fun on the slopes.
By keeping your knees and elbows slightly bent, you’ll achieve smoother movement.
Despite its simplicity, it offers a wide range of expression, making it appealing for pursuing your own style.
Give it some practice and discover a new way to enjoy snowboarding!
Trick (1–10)
Sone
It’s a trick where you rise up while rotating the tail, adding weight shifts and body twists.
You start with a counter-rotation and loading up your legs as a preparatory move, then drive power in the direction of the spin, transferring force into the board as you lift.
Because you’re popping the board during the rotation, make sure you clearly understand which way you’re traveling and which foot you’ll be popping with.
If you keep pivoting on just one foot, the rotation will become choppy and catch, so shifting your weight is also a key point.
tripod
This trick involves deliberately hooking your toe edge on the slope, planting your hands, and rotating your whole body to return to the original position.
The key is how you catch the edge—be mindful to hook it just enough so you don’t come to a complete stop.
Since the trick’s name means “tripod,” the way you twist your body to place both hands on the slope is also important.
If you don’t maintain sufficient rotational speed, it can look like you’re about to fall, so smooth rotation and a seamless return to your starting position are what make it look clean.