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Ski the easiest terrain on the mountain under control Athletes are able to ride the appropriate lift independently and ski all of the easiest terrain available. They will maintain rounded turn shape and speed control while skiing independently, if disability permits.  Teaching Points Athlete can ride all appropriate lifts independently if/when appropriate. Athlete can consistently make rounded turns on easiest terrain. Athlete can stop immediately when needed. Skiing the easiest terrain on the mountain is obviously in the comfort zone of the athlete.   Faults & Fixes Chart     Error Correction Drill/Test Reference Athlete cannot ride lift independently Coach gives cues to initiate loading and unloading. Practice with coach in chair behind. Use one-word loading/unloading cues. Athlete cannot make rounded turns. Coach cues when to finish one turn and start the new turn. Use cones or red dye in the snow as visual aids to initiate and indicate the path of rounder turns.

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