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Side step Athlete can step sideways with skis perpendicular to the fall line of a hill.  Athlete side steps from flat to easiest sloped terrain.   Teaching Points Athlete can step sideways on a flat terrain. Athlete is introduced to skating on skis (edge awareness) on a flat terrain. Athlete is introduced to terrain change. Coach introduces the athlete to the fall line of a hill. Athlete can step sideways up the easiest sloped terrain with skis perpendicular to the fall line of a hill. Have the athlete repeat this practice while facing in the opposite direction.   Faults & Fixes Chart     Error Correction Drill/Test Reference Athlete cannot skate on a flat terrain. Teach the athlete to begin skating on one ski. Teach the athlete how to herringbone. Follow the leader Tag Athlete cannot hold an edge while side stepping up a hill. Teach the athlete how to engage the edge of the ski. Moving knees and ankles into the hill Athlete slides forward/ backward while side stepping up a hill. Teach the athlete how to stay perpendicular to the fall line of a hill. Walk sideways up the "stairs." Demonstration of fall line

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