Objective
Maintaining balance while gliding.
Terrain: Gently inclined slope – safe run-out area. It must be possible to come to a stop without braking.
Movement Description:
The skis are guided in a slightly open and parallel track. The ankle, knee, and hip joints are slightly flexed, keeping the skier ready to move. The Middle Position and forward/sideward arm position help maintain balance.
Methodical Progression
- Explain the correct body position while standing on flat terrain
- Try straight gliding
- Balance training: up–down / forward–backward
- Flex and extend the ankle and knee joints while skiing (knee bouncing)
- Touch the edges of the boots with both hands
- Reach with both hands toward the front bindings
- Two-footed jumps
- Balance training: left–right
- Alternately reach toward the left and right boot edges
- Alternately lift the ski tails left and right
- Alternately step out of the track to the left and right (both sides)
- Step turns in the run-out area with small steps to the left and right
Tip
- Avoid terrain that is too steep.
- Optimal gliding is achieved by positioning the body appropriately over the middle of the skis and by balanced ski pressure—front to back and left to right.
A counter-hill can help the guest come to a safe stop.