Teach 5 Edging Flashcards
1
Q
Info
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Where - Blue piste
Goal - Skiing in alpine basic position
2
Q
Movement Description
A
Skis hip width apart and parallel
Knees slightly bent
Push uphill ski, hip, arm and shoulder slightly forward
Pressurise inner edge of downhill ski
Lean your upper body slightly forward and downhill
Bring arms in front and to the side
3
Q
MP
A
Demo and explain Alpine basic position Stationary exercise Traverse in alpine basic position Traverse and practice swallow Superman Lift tail of uphill ski Step into higher track
4
Q
Stationary exercise
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Side-step up hill
5
Q
Traverse in alpine basic position
A
Edging, should not slide downhill
Instead should be curving uphill
If all perfect then no need for exercises
6
Q
Traverse and practice swallow
A
Arms out stretched
7
Q
Superman
A
Downhill hand on hip
Uphill hand pointing forward
8
Q
Lift tail of uphill ski
A
Body tension crucial
Place ski do not collapse
9
Q
Step into a higher track
A
Needs a little bit of speed
