Race Training Archives - Page 3 of 5 - Ski Instruction : Val d'Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne

Alex Day 3

Today was firstly about consolidating the pressure on the fronts of the skis, then secondly adding a skating extension of[…]

Today the pitch was steeper and after a few runs the snow was packed down and became faster. That’s when[…]

Taking it easy just to get back into skiing on snow again. Just a few years ago Alex would have[…]

Tallulah and Daisy exploring the limits of how far back they can get on their skis! Tallulah on the tails[…]

Alex – working on speed. Control of rotation Control of angulation linked to forward pressure Apexing short and sharp beside[…]

Image of the day! Daisy beginning to develop a feel for slalom… Alex – working on his rotation on his[…]

Alex Clip 1 – Ice – good grip due to early pressure and commitment to the outside ski. Still needs[…]

Alex – working on Independent leg action Wide stance Early pressure on the uphill ski (wide stance permitting rapid access[…]

Alex – good strong and fast run – getting consistent and so able to focus on adapting rather than just[…]

Alex still working on consistency and self correction: Fore/aft issues still improving but ducking the hairpin which makes a slow[…]