Leaning Tower

Goal

At feet-together position the COM is ahead of the ankle joint.

Helps when a skier stands with too much bend in the knees, putting the COM back.

Details

Roll onto the balls of the feet until the heels are about to lift off the ground. Then roll onto the heels until the toes lift against the inside of the boots. Next rock back and forth from the balls of the feet to the heels.

Manoeuvres

• Diagonal Stride 

• Free Skate 

• One Skate 

• One Step Double Pole

Skill

• Balance

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