Bend and Extend

Goal

Leg force is generated by flexing all joints, followed by a quick extension that projects the COM forward and across onto the other ski.

Helps when a skier has trouble balancing on one ski and does not use their full range of motion (flex and extend).

Details

On flat terrain without gliding, with flexed ankle/knee/hip, step laterally, moving COM from the inside edge of one ski to the other ski which should be flat on the snow.

Manoeuvres

• Free Skate 

• One Skate Two Skate

Skill

• Balance 

• Propulsion

Note: Tasks can be adapted to different manoeuvres, skills, and skiers. Try them. Be creative.