Goal
- Initiating sliding in the fall line
- Controlling sliding in the fall line
- Stopping sliding in the fall line
Where
Moderately steep, wide slope. Not too flat, to prevent catching an edge. Well-prepared, grippy piste.
How
Adopt the riding stance.
Riding stance: Equal weight on both legs; ankle, knee, and hip joints in a neutral position.
In the minus position, whether toeside or heelside, sliding is initiated solely from the ankle joint, which also regulates speed.
Methodical progression
- Sliding on the heelside edge with partner assistance (buddy system)
- Sliding on the toeside edge with partner assistance (buddy system)
- Sliding on both edges without assistance Sliding with vertical movement
- Sliding with weight shifting
- Stop and go
- Standing still freely on the uphill edge Jumping uphill on the toeside edge
- Performing various movement tasks