Variety is the Spice of Sliding

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1 Variety is the Spice of Sliding Exploring the range of skills and movements with PSIA s 5 Fundamentals Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter November 15, 2016 Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

2 Skiing in the Moment Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

3 The Skills Concept u We teach skills, not specific turns Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

4 The 5 Fundamentals u Control the relationship of the Center of Mass to the base of support to direct pressure along the length of the skis u Control pressure from ski to ski and direct pressure toward the outside ski u Control edge angles through a combination of inclination and angulation u Control the skis rotation (turning, pivoting, steering) with leg rotation, separate from the upper body u Regulate the magnitude of pressure created through ski/snow interaction Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

5 The 5 Fundamentals ueach describes a type of interaction we have with the snow, through our skis Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

6 The 5 Fundamentals u Control the relationship of the Center of Mass to the base of support to direct pressure along the length of the skis u Control pressure from ski to ski and direct pressure toward the outside ski u Control edge angles through a combination of inclination and angulation u Control the skis rotation (turning, pivoting, steering) with leg rotation, separate from the upper body u Regulate the magnitude of pressure created through ski/snow interaction Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

7 Tactics Drive Technique Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

8 Why These Principles? u Each is equally important u They appear, coordinated, in virtually every good turn u Each has distinctly different purposes u Varying the skill blend in response to the situation at hand is a cornerstone of good skiing Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

9 The 5 Fundamentals Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

10 Control the relationship of the Center of Mass to the base of support to direct pressure along the length of the skis Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

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14 Control the relationship of the Center of Mass to the base of support to direct pressure along the length of the skis u Why? u Maintain stability u Accurately control how the ski turns Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

15 Control pressure from ski to ski and direct pressure toward the outside ski Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

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18 Control pressure from ski to ski and direct pressure toward the outside ski u Why? u Use each ski for different purposes u The outside ski is the one that does the best job of holding and making you turn u Physiology u Edge angle Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

19 Control edge angles through a combination of inclination and angulation Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

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27 Control edge angles through a combination of inclination and angulation u Why? u Hold/slip, carve/shape u Control turn radius u You have to change edges to change direction u Incline to anticipate the force of the turn and to be centered on the new outside ski Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

28 Control the skis rotation (turning, pivoting, steering) with leg rotation, separate from the upper body Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

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33 Control the skis rotation (turning, pivoting, steering) with leg rotation and coordinated upper-body movements u Why? u Control the direction the snow is pushing on you u Speed control u To achieve your desired line u Extract a turning force from the snow Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

34 Regulate the magnitude of pressure created through ski/snow interaction Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

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41 Regulate the magnitude of pressure created through ski/snow interaction u Why? u Maintain stability u Control the ski s engagement with the snow u Light, so you can manipulate the ski u Strong, so the snow can make you move in a different direction or slow you down Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

42 Mixing and Matching Fundamentals and Movements u Intended outcomes and personal style determine the blend of skills and movements Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

43 Example: Skiing through Bumps Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

44 Transitions Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

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46 A Variety of Transitions Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

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53 What s Bode Doing? Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

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55 The Instructor s Job u Teach skiers to ski with intention, consciously choosing their tactics at all times u Determine what fundamental interactions with the snow are needed u Determine what movements will best produce those interactions u Keep verbal communication simple, concrete, and non-technical u Teach with tasks when possible Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

56 The Instructor s Job u Teach skills, not maneuvers u Drills for skills, not talk u Invent learning experiences u Let the task do the teaching Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

57 The 5 Fundamentals u Control the relationship of the Center of Mass to the base of support to direct pressure along the length of the skis u Control pressure from ski to ski and direct pressure toward the outside ski u Control edge angles through a combination of inclination and angulation u Control the skis rotation (turning, pivoting, steering) with leg rotation, and coordinated upper body movements u Regulate the magnitude of pressure created through ski/snow interaction Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

58 Building Turns on the Fly Ron LeMaster & Mike Porter, 2016

59 William Nealy