Plough turning

The goal in this lesson is to make first turns on the snow. For this choose a gently inclined slope.

• Initiate the turn by doing an upward–inward movement with our whole body
• The skier drifts towards the fall line in neutral position 
• In the fall line, shift the weight outside, and steer the turn by edging and turning the heels.
• For a better control, stay in the wedge position throughout the whole turn.

Steps for learning:

1. Stationary exercise: bend your ankles, knees and hips alternately while standing
2. Make a half-turn in the run out (train on both sides)
3. Make slight turns while skiing down, staying close to the fall line
4. Make a single turn on a gently inclined slope
5. Link turns together

Congratulations, you just made your first turn!

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