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EXPERT
> C.
DYNAMIC SHORT TURNS
1. Review this goal
2. Upper/lower body
3. Wacky straight run
4. Hop on down the line
5. Slick leg rotation
6. Elephant hops
7. Skate to turn
8. Converging steps
9. Converging step turns
10. Lay it over
11. Garlands
12. Skiing corridors
13. Change lanes
14. Rebound
15. Pole X
16. Compact pole slap
17. Keep it steady
18. Pole touch
19. Power wedge turns
20. Dynamic short turns
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Keep it
steady
Goal: Dynamic short radius
turns
Level: Expert
Suggested terrain:
Groomed expert terrain 
Author: Suzy
Chase-Motzkin
Summary: Work
to "quiet" the upper body to maximize efficiency of the feet and
legs.
Photos and Videos coming soon!
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IMPORTANT!
Understanding our approach and philosophy is important if you'd like to
successfully use the drills in Ski Smarts
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read more.
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Remove your pole straps and
grasp them in the middle of the shaft--one in each hand.
Hold the poles vertically in front of you--as if you're
holding a picture frame, shoulder width apart.
Pick an object far down the hill and center it in your
"frame."
Ski medium to short radius turns, while keeping the object
centered in your "frame".
- Everything from your hips up should stay in a neutral,
stable and balanced position, facing down the hill.
- Your upper body should make only minor adjustments to
maintain balance.
Print this out for future
reference and remember to have fun!
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