Skateboard Tricks

Watching somebody land a trick can leave a young skater with plenty of questions about what just happened. This guide pairs step-by-step instructions with explanatory shots and videos, giving kids more to work with than a clip they keep replaying. The pictures are especially useful for a physical skill: written directions make more sense when there’s a movement to look at alongside them.

Written for ages 8 to 12, it covers dozens of tricks, including flips, grabs, slides, and ramp tricks. That breadth suits a kid who’s curious about different kinds of skating and wants ideas for what to practice next. It also makes the book useful beyond a single trick, with other moves to investigate when one has monopolized enough of the afternoon.

Safety tips belong in a guide for this age group, and they’re included here. This suits a young rider who wants an explanation they can return to between attempts. Reading won’t land the trick for them, but breaking it into steps gives them something specific to work on.