Starting Point

Starting PointMelon Grabs With Mike Vallely

1. Compress to get some pop.

2. Start your ollie and remember the higher you get, the easier this trick is.

3. The key is to suck up your legs and bring the board to you¿don't make your body go after the board.

4. Suck those legs up and bring your front hand down for the grab.

5. Once your hand is in there, kick your feet forward to tweak it out.

6. Start extending those legs.

7. Release the grab.

8. Get your weight centered.

9. Roll away and body-slam someone.

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