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Perform a Christie-type turn (skidded turn) Athlete can move from a wedge turn to a skidded turn in both directions.   Teaching Points Athlete can do a traverse across the hill in both directions. Athlete can do a forward sideslip in both directions. Athlete can ski comfortably on the easiest terrain on the hill. Athlete can do a wedge turn with a traverse at the end of the turn. Athlete can do a wedge turn with a forward sideslip at the end of the turn.   Faults & Fixes Chart     Error Correction Drill/Test Reference Athlete cannot hold an edge doing a traverse. Athlete cannot stay on edge. Athlete is not in a balanced stance Coach stands below the athlete and moves the knees into the hill. Coach stands below the athlete and tries to pull the athlete down the hill, while athlete tries to hold position on the hill. Bunny Hops Athlete cannot do a forward sideslip. Athlete is leaning into the hill. Athlete learns edge release. Garlands

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