Falling Leaf Drills
All the following drills may be introduced first by using the magic stic or giving support with hands if necessary. Please keep in mind that the goal is to reduce the use of aids and have the athlete perform the drills without assistance as soon as possible!
Snake Drill
Place cones in two vertical lines to make a course that traverses down the hill in both directions. The cone line should look like a snake, forcing the athlete start to side slip to the side as well as vertically. The cones should be placed in such a way that it is not possible for the athlete to move vertically.
Slide to a Point Drill
Set different points (cones) on the slope the athletes should slide to.
Up and Down Drill
Have the athletes rise and sink (small and tall) while sliding to one side.
Slide after the Leader Drill
Have the athletes slide after the coach or after each other.
Slide Along a Line of Cones Drill
Have the athletes slide along a line of cones to a certain point and then back along the other side.
