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Perform controlled open parallel turns Athlete can ski with skis parallel throughout the turn on intermediate to beginning advanced terrain.    Teaching Points Athlete can keep parallel ski relationship throughout the turn and from turn to turn. Athlete can maintain consistent speed on varied pitches. Athlete maintains balanced stance throughout the turn. Athlete uses pole swing to initiate turns.   Faults & Fixes Chart     Error Correction Drill/Test Reference Athlete reverts to breaking wedge to control speed. Develop edging skills on easier terrain. Boot skiing on easiest terrain Sideslip in vertical corridor Sideslip with clean stop Athlete does "Z" turns to control speed. Work on turn initiation. Garlands Count to 5 for each turn from beginning to end. Athlete leans to the inside of the turn. Athlete needs to develop strong inside half, with shoulders parallel to the hill. Athlete swings the wrong pole. Traverse with pole swing on downhill side. Mark poles; coach calls out markings at appropriate time. Athlete swings pole at the wrong time or not at all. Practice. Garlands Traverse with pole swings With coaching, athlete shouts "pole" at appropriate time for pole swing.

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