SKI BEGINNER BASICS PLUS A LITTLE EXTRA
First time to level 4. What is a LEVEL?
Level is described by 3 movements that should be attained to moving to the next level up.
1=first time ever ..Can balance, move, walk, glide, slide and stop
2=beginning wedge turns ..Balance exercises, basic wedge turns, speed control and stopping…Mileage
3=advanced wedge turns to early skidding….Linked wedge turns with rhythm, develop pressure control movements, Wedge Christies
4=beginning wedge Christy Refine wedge Christies, more pressure on outside ski, active steering of the inside ski
GREAT GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS
media.specialolympics.org/soi/files/sports/Alpine+Skiing+Coaching+Guide.pdf
One of the best guides available.
VIDEO –
www.psia-nw.org/video-galleries/alpine-level-i-tasks/skating-on-flat-terrain/
www.psia-nw.org/video-galleries/alpine-level-i-tasks/side-slip/
www.psia-nw.org/video-galleries/alpine-level-i-tasks/wedge-change-ups/
www.psia-nw.org/video-galleries/alpine-level-i-tasks/wedge-turn/
www.psia-nw.org/video-galleries/alpine-level-i-tasks/wedge-christie/
www.psia-nw.org/video-galleries/alpine-level-i-tasks/traverse/
BASIC MECHANICS
This book “Biomechanics for Ski Instructors” , Peter Issacs part one and two
Why Lessons? – Learn terms, basic movements, and get feedback.