Discipline your upper body
Article Abstract:
The positions of skiers' shoulders, feet and hips affect the width of their stance. The steps in avoiding overturning the upper body include making turns with the legs instead of the shoulders and observing the position of the hands.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1993
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Add rhythm to close the gap
Article Abstract:
Skiers can keep their skis closer together by thinking of turning as a continuous process rather than as a process that involves separate actions. Skiers should extend the uphill ski as they rise into each turn.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1993
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Turn both legs at once
Article Abstract:
Intermediate skiers can break the stemming habit by using simultaneous rather than sequential turning. The inside knee should lead the turn. Two drills are presented.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1992
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