Shield
Goal
Skier faces line of momentum.
Helps when a skier tries to steer with the upper body.
Details
Hold the centre of the poles (poles verticle) in front of the shoulders like the edges of a shield. Maintain shield position throughout the manoeuvre(s).
Manoeuvres
Half Braking Wedge
Straight Running
Parallel Alpine Turn
Transitional Wedge Turn
Wedge Turn
Skill
Direction Change
Note: Tasks can be adapted to different manoeuvres, skills, and skiers. Try them. Be creative.