Stick Man

Goal

Encourage a relaxed stance with balance centred over ball of foot. Leg force is generated by flexing all joints, followed by a quick extension that projects the COM forward and across onto the other ski.

Helps when a skier tries to ski with stiff legs.

Details

Ski like a stick man, with stiff legs. Then progress toward a relaxed stance with the correct amount of flex, pushing off through the ball of the foot and toe. As skier flexes they are better able to adjust their stance and remain balanced.

Manoeuvres

Skill

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