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Ski Videos
Ski Instructor test 2016
Using the 2 images above for reference, evaluate any of the four skiers here- Skiing videos
Or evaluate any of the skiers below. Use the row and column to indicate which skier you are evaluating. Then describe what you would do to improve the skier.
Early weight transfer can help people achieve parallel turns. Focus on the new outside ski right at the start of the turn and the skis will often match when making smooth linked turns on gentle terrain.
Video clinic reviews for skiers
How to teach
Provide clear goals and precise feedback
Demonstrate and explain
Then give feedback during or immediately after the performance
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Do Exercises
1) Progressions- static, traverse, fan
2) Explore- opposite and extreme moves
3) Variety-change size, shape, speed, steepness
Go with the flow
Turning creates pressure that pushes people back and inside the turn.
In skiing the upper body can keep moving forward and outside the turn by progressively flexing the ankles and tipping(angulation)
Skidding- Carving
There are two ways to turn you turn the skis or the skis turn you(carving) or a combination
Expectations for skier
Ski moves are not natural and take a lot of time to develop and maintain. This is especially true for progressively flexing the ankles. Working on stance, turning the feet, and angulation will get good results
Development for skiers
Use speed and slight turns to develop flow with new skiers.
Add earlier weight transfers to start matching
Increase up and down to develop timing and rhythm
Work on pole touches for coordination
Notice the ankle flex and tipping which creates the level shoulders. The inside lead allows for flexing and tipping.
