Method
Freestyle: pop; ollie; nollie; FS/BS; switch; cab; cork; invert; grab
GLOSSARY
These words build most freestyle trick names. Knowing what each adds — direction, stance, axis, take-off or grab — lets riders read and describe tricks precisely.
Context and distinction
Each term has its own glossary entry; a trick name combines several of them.
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Freestyle: pop; ollie; nollie; FS/BS; switch; cab; cork; invert; grab
Pop. An active supported departure that produces upward separation. Distinguish two-leg pop, end-loading departures and passive terrain lift.
Preparation and setting
A terminology reference: use an existing matching technique for a reproduction lesson.
Execution / application
- Identify the term in one existing movement.
- State its feature and travel context.
- Compare the observable property with its nearest confusion pair.
- Link the exact established lesson.
- Keep disputed source conventions alongside the definition.
Learning and practice
Explain the term in plain English using a source-matched example. This is terminology application, not a new drill for every word.
Errors, limits and corrections
Do not substitute a body pose for a board-mechanics definition or derive movement from a name alone.
Observable checks
The reader can define each listed term and identify what it does not establish.
Ollie
A departure using physical-tail loading and release, followed by bringing the board back beneath the rider. Use the exact snow or feature application lesson.
Nollie
A physical-nose loading and release departure. It needs its own balance and timing; switch travel does not rename the board ends.
Frontside / backside
Context-specific labels for rotation, approach or terrain relationship. Record what the label describes; it is not an automatic substitute for toe/heel.
Switch
Travel opposite the rider's usual riding stance. State the natural stance separately from which physical board end leads.
Cab
Modern search usage commonly identifies switch-frontside rotation. Historical Caballerial pipe usage is more specific; retain the source convention and stated amount.
Cork
A tilted-axis rotation family. Describe the actual axis and inversion behaviour rather than imposing one universal rule that every Cork must remain non-inverted.
Invert
An inverted orientation or named inverted family in its source context. A named handplant also needs support-hand and feature information.
Grab
An intentional hand contact/hold in a movement. Record hand, target, route, styling and release separately; a name alone does not supply the whole route.
Editorial status
definition_draft; coaching review pending.
Evidence and review limits
New explanatory and teaching text is SBSweet editorial synthesis grounded in existing material. Referenced source scope is stated; it is not a source-certified curriculum. No video/image review or live-site validation. Existing Packages1–4 — Definitions synthesize already indexed concepts and retained source distinctions. Exact glossary wording is new editorial text; term-level review pending.
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editorial review notes
Imported from the supplied editorial package; technical and coaching review remains required.