Lower Body Jump Turns

Goal

Turning is led by the lower body.

Helps when a skier tries to steer with the upper body.

Details

Flat terrain. Starting in the athletic stance, the skier jumps up and pivots their thighs in the new direction. The torso remains facing the original direction.

Manoeuvres

• Parallel Alpine Turn 

• Step Turn 

• Wedge Turn

Skill

• Direction Change

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