Jump & Hold

Goal

Ankle, knee, hip and torso align to balance over a flat ski. The ski lands flat. Leg force is generated by flexing all joints, followed by a quick extension that projects the COM.

Helps when a skier has trouble balancing on one ski or preloading the ski.

Details

Pop/spring off one bent leg, and then land on it. Alternate legs. Use a sharp and fast motion to demonstrate the flexion and extension cycle.

Manoeuvres

• Diagonal Stride 

• Free Skate 

• One Skate 

• One Step Double Pole

Skill

• Balance 

• Propulsion

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