Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Rick Schnellmann shares his story and vision Hi everyone. My name is Rick Schnellmann, and I’m the founder of YOUR SKI COACH. I started skiing at the age of 6, on a hill behind my house on wooden skis with screw on edges and leather lace up boots that came...
Feb 26, 2010 | Ask the Coach, Balance, Uncategorized
Question: Why Do You Keep Both Skis On When Doing One Ski Skiing Drills? Hello Rick You have several exercises which require skiing on one foot, both inside and outside, and then the same foot for inside and outside turns. Why don’t you include skiing on one ski?...
May 9, 2009 | Glossary, Uncategorized
Square This is a rotational state in which the pelvis and torso face the same direction the skis point. In it’s purest form, skiing square is not something that often done, because the benefit of outside foot pronation is lost. At least a small amount of...
May 8, 2009 | Balance, Flexion and Extension, Glossary, Uncategorized
Long Leg Short Leg Long leg / Short leg is a tool skiers use to tip their skis on edge, create large edge angles, and assume a strong body position. While turning, the inside leg is flexed, and becomes the short leg. Flexing the inside leg allows the skier’s body...
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