Pivot Point

Goal

Turning is led by the lower body.

Helps when a skier pushes feet apart instead of rotating the femur in the hip socket.

Details

From a stationary wedge position, have skier place their pole by the arch of one foot and then turn that ski tip away from the other ski using the pole as a pivot point. Try both sides.

Manoeuvres

Skill

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