---
title: Half cab
image: half-cab.mp4
image_source: https://youtu.be/taK_qzRp66U
image_credit: AM Skateboards
image_credit_url: https://www.youtube.com/@amskateboards
image_title: "How to Half Cab on a Skateboard | The Easy 180"
image_clip: https://youtu.be/taK_qzRp66U?0:25-0:28.3
skill: rotate the board and my body 180 degrees in the air whilst riding fakie
switch: true
prerequisite:
- ollie
- fakie-ollie
authors:
- ManVsBoard
updated: 2026-10-14
---

## What this trick is

Half cab is a fakie ollie with a 180 degree turn (backside). It's arguably the easist 180 trick to learn, as your weight is over the pivot point as you ollie. 

## Before you try it

Get comfortable doing fakie ollies, backside kickturns and reverts. 

## How to do it

1. **Foot Position** - Your usual ollie position with your back foot on the centre of the tail and front foot just behind front bolts.
2. **Whilst rolling fakie**, bend your knees and turn your head to face the direction of travel. Open up your shoulders ready to turn
3. **Pop your ollie** whilst *slightly* swinging your arms backside to initiate the turn.
4. **Bring your knees up** to allow the board to come up into the air as you complete the rotation.
5. **Land** both feet on the board and roll away! 

**Learn more here!**

https://youtu.be/taK_qzRp66U

*[AM Skateboards](https://www.youtube.com/@amskateboards) · [How to Half Cab on a Skateboard | The Easy 180](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taK_qzRp66U)*

## Common mistakes

- **Upper body facing too far backwards** before the ollie. This makes it difficult to pop! Try to turn only your head at first and open your soulders just a little. 
- **Swinging arms too much** - The turn of the head and then shoulders in the air should be enough to do the majority of the work. A slight swing of the arms helps it complete the turn.

## How to know you've got it

Consistently completing a full 180 turn at shin height and having enough confidence to start trying the trick on banks, hips and curbs!