jog slowly on skis, assuming they know how to jog. otherwise, shuffle
then gradually pick up the foot going forward instead of sliding it.
Why these? Because they tend to get skier over camber right away, aka
hips forward.


"Jeff Potter (of OutYourBackdoor.com)" wrote:

For helping beginner skiers who are floundering, who just don't get
the concept yet?

Let's move on a step to include those who are "working" along, maybe
some kick and glide, who are fit, but then of course flounder on the
uphills and just work too much everywhere---what's their best drill?

If you wanted to show them TWO great drills...?

I'm kinda thinking it's No-Pole Skiing.

What's the #1 snag in learning how to ski?

I suspect it might be the "hinge at the waist" arms straight forward---
no kick---too much arm work---then sliding back down any uphill.

--JP