MH Teaching Manual Adult_Rev2006

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SNOWBOARD AND SKIERSRESPONSIBILITY CODE

1. Control Snowboard / Ski under control and in such a manner that you

can stop to avoid other snowboard skiers / skiers and objects.

2. Overtaking - When snowboarding or skiing downhill or overtaking

another snowboard skier or skier, you must avoid the snowboard or skier

below you.

3. Visible You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible

from above.

4. Entering When entering a trail or starting downhill, yield to other

snowboard skiers and skiers.

5. Retention All snowboard skiers and skiers must use devices to help

prevent runaway snowboarders or skis.

6. Signs You shall keep off closed trails and posted areas and observe all

signs.

7. All Lift Lines - Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and

ability to load, ride, and unload safely.

Code Memorization Aid (first letters spell): C O V E R S A L L


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Park and Pipe Rules and Etiquette

Teaching or skiing and or riding above your or the classes level during a

lesson can result in disciplinary actions. Please use your head; we want

you, and your students to be safe. You should not spend all of your lesson time in thepark. All Mountain High Instructors/Coaches and Students need to wear a helmet. All other pads,

and or guards are recommended.

All Mountain High Instructors/Coaches and students need to adhere to The Skier/Snowboard

Responsibility Code, as well as the Park Safety guidelines.

All Mountain High Instructors/Coaches can only perform demos that are prescribed in that class

levels progression.

Terrain Park Rules

Remember;

Respect Gets Respect


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Mountain High ResortAdult Skiing Progressions

The purpose of the progression model is to illustrate the natural skill

development cycle from a first time skiing experience to advanced skiing techniques.The Mt. High model is aligned with PSIA standards and provides an initial frameworkfor the basic guest lesson. Professional instructors are encouraged to adjust teachingpatterns and methods where appropriate through movement analysis techniques andcreate effective action plans to accomplish the lesson goal and create a memorableguest experience.

Progression Model


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Mountain High ResortAdult Skiing Progressions

Adult Green Level Skier(PSIA levels 1-3)

Skiers first time -

Skier will complete wedge turns with speed control

Goals:

To provide a fun paced Skiing-learning experience with an emphasis onsafety.

To perform wedge turns with speed control.

To learn lift usage and safety.

Objectives:Develop basic maneuverability on flat and incline.

Develop dynamic balance through exercise movements.

Introduce the wedge for gliding and braking.Introduce single wedge turns.

Mechanics:

Application of the four basic skills for beginners

Balance: - Tall open stance balanced on whole foot, slight flex in ankles, knees, and

Waist. Skis hip width apart, not a set distance, hands forward and open.

Rotary: - Introduction to foot/leg steering by rotating the feet to control both the size of

the wedge and for developing wedge turns.Edging: - Develop basic range of edge angles.

Flat ski to walk, edged ski for sidestepping.Flat ski in gliding wedge to more angle in braking wedge.

Pressure: - Ability to go from foot to foot while walking.

Develop shin contact with boot tongue.Equal weight distribution in straight runs and wedge turns

Introduction:

Introduce Safety, Equipment and Excitement

1. Introduce yourself to the class, walk them to the teaching area.

2. Warm up with stretching.

3. Discuss and check boots for proper fit. Introduce skis and binding operation.4. Discuss skier's responsibility code when appropriate or hand out cards.

5. Discuss mountain elements, weather conditions and appropriate gear.

6. Discuss procedures if a student is separated from the group.

Part 1:

Develop basic maneuverability on flat and incline.


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1. Introduce a basic athletic stance with proper flex.

2. Develop sensation of walking, moving and gliding with one ski on.

3. Introduce turning the ski with scooter turns.4. Cover sidestepping and the displacement of skis across hill.

5. Cover the bullfighter's turn.

6. Practice straight runs with balancing exercises on slight incline.

Part 2:

Introduce and develop Gliding and Braking Wedge.

1. Show statically how feet and legs rotate slightly inward to form a wedge with skis.

2. Introduce a straight run to gliding wedge using foot steering.

3. Develop gliding wedge with proper stance and pole placement.4. Explore range of wedge sizes for speed control; wedge change-ups.

Part 3:

Introduce Wedge Turns.1. Statically explain/show foot steering

2. Introduce single wedge turns by steering out of fall line.3. Guide skis by twisting feet in direction of turn.

4. Practice in both directions.

Part 4:

Lift Usage.

1. Explain proper lift usage and or magic carpet operation.

2. Always ensure pole straps are off and poles are in inside hand.3. Direct students when to move into the chairlift loading area.

4. Remind students to offload at top of chair.

Part 5:

Linked Wedge Turns

1. Continue wedge turn practice.2. Discuss turn completion for speed control

3. Demonstrate and practice linking single wedge turns.

4. Develop and explore linked wedge turns with shape and size.

Summarize and wrap-up


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Adult Green Run Skier

Skier will link wedge turns and will start finishing them parallel.Goals:


To perform wedge Christy turns on green terrain with rhythm and shape.

Objectives:Refine flexion and extension movements to improve turns.To refine inside leg steering to enhance matching of skis.

Control speed by turn shape and size

Mechanics:

Application of the four basic skills for Green Run Skiers

Balance: - Tall open stance balanced on whole foot, slight flex in ankles, knees, andWaist. Skis hip width apart, hands forward and open. Maintain contact with

boot tongue to develop dynamic balance.

Rotary: - Active steering of outside and inside legs.

Rotary movements of inside leg enhance actions of outside leg.Edging: - Increased edge angle on the outside ski for turn shape.

Edge change with inside ski during matching.

Controlling skidded arc.Pressure: - Pressure will increase naturally to the outside ski..

Flexion and extension movements to maintain and control pressure.

Introduction:Introduce Safety, Equipment and Excitement


2. Warm up with stretching.3. Discuss and check boots for proper fit. Introduce skis and binding operation.

4. Discuss skier's responsibility code when appropriate or hand out cards.

5. Discuss mountain elements, weather conditions and appropriate gear.6. Discuss procedures if a student is separated from the group.

Part 1:

Lift Usage.

1. Instruct students how to use chairlift and or magic carpet

2. Always insure pole straps are off and poles are held by inside hand.3. Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 2:

Review Basic Wedge Turn.

1. Review wedge turns.

2. Use box turns to encourage speed control and turn shape.


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3. Use counting or songs to encourage rhythm and flow

4. Introduce flexion and extension.

Part 3:

Introduce Basic Wedge Christy Turns.

1. Increase awareness of wedge size; promote smaller size.2. Develop ability to release inside ski edge by rolling and steering inside foot.

3. Guide skis by twisting feet in direction of turn.

4. Learn to control skid through dynamic balance.



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Adult Blue Run Skier(PSIA levels 4-6)

Skier will be able to link parallel turns on groomed blue runs

Goals:


To perform parallel turns on blue terrain using ski design and shape to enhance and refine

turns.

Objectives:

Introduction to open stance parallel with a pole touch.

Ability to ski in different snow conditions and terrain.Develop more dynamic movements of center of mass to facilitate parallel initiation.

Introduce ski design and tipping skis on edge for carving.

Mechanics:

Application of the four basic skills for Blue Run SkiersBalance: - More dynamic fore/aft and laterally.Rotary: - Active guidance of skis through simultaneous leg steering. More control over

turn shape through flexion movements.

Edging: - Movements are defined through vertical, diagonal and lateral displacements

of the ankles, knees, hips and back.Edge change at initiation of turn is facilitated by a pole swing and touch to

aid in moving center of mass over skis toward new turn.

Pressure: - Developing earlier weight transfer to outside leg prior to new turn.Utilizing flexion and extension to absorb pressure and manage pressure.

Introduction:Introduce Safety, Equipment and Excitement


2. Warm up with stretching.

3. Discuss and check boots for proper fit. Introduce skis and binding operation.4. Discuss skier's responsibility code when appropriate or hand out cards.



Part 1:

Lift Usage.

1. Explain proper lift usage and or magic carpet operation.2. Never assume the student knows how to use the lift.

3. Always ensure pole straps are off and poles are in inside hand.

4. Direct students when to move into the chairlift loading area.5. Remind students to offload at top of chair.


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Part 2:

Introduce pole plant.

1. Demonstrate proper use of straps2. Explain purpose of poles with regard to timing, rhythm and different turn sizes.

3. Show how pole swing coincides with extension movements toward new turn.

4. Develop ability to swing and touch pole in both directions.5. Link turns with rhythmical and symmetrical pole plants.

Part 3:

Develop earlier match in fall line.

1. Review inside leg steering using the fan progression.

2. Introduce an earlier and progressive weight shift to outside ski using a garland

exercise.3. Use a smaller wedge with an increase in speed to facilitate early match.

4. Utilize appropriate terrain to spontaneously release inside edge.

Part 4:Introduction to Open Stance Parallel Turns.

1. Develop ability to simultaneously steer both feet at initiation.2. Direct movement of body diagonally across skis to release both edges.

3. Refine movements of inside foot steering by a series of garlands.

4. Refine smooth weight transfer movements along with flexion/diagonal extension.

Part 5:

Introduction to Carved Turns

1. Develop awareness of ski tipped on edge with pressure movements.2. Emphasis on less rotation with more edge/pressure movements to create turns.

3. Direct movements of lower legs and feet to cross-under body at turn completion.

4. Work with inside ski initiating turn by directing inside knee towards new turn.5. Maintain dynamic balance through strong angles to direct the alignment of the center

of mass towards ski's edge.

Part 6:Introduce Beginning Jumps.Using small terrain features, introduce basic air movements.

1. Inspect jump before use to assess speed requirement and landing zone.

2. Approach jump with weight centered on both skis.3. Apply slight hopping motion on the lip of the jump.

4. Stay flexed and centered while in the air.

5. Extend legs to absorb the landing.6. Cover jump safety and etiquette.


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Part 7:Introduce Beginning Boxes.Using beginning wide boxes, introduce basic 50/50 maneuvers.1. Review basic jump.

2. Inspect box before use to assess speed requirement and landing zone.

3. Apply slight hopping motion at the lip of the box.4. Reach forward and stay flexed and centered while on the box.

5. Extend legs to absorb the landing.

6. Cover box safety and etiquette.

Part 8:Introduce Beginning Halfpipe.Using half pipe, introduce skiing the pipe walls.1. Ride through bottom of the pipe.

2. Review hopping and turning.

3. Introduce riding up and down the pipe walls.

4. Incorporate basic hops on pipe walls.5. Cover Pipe safety and etiquette.



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Adult Black Run Skier(PSIA levels 7-9)

Skier will work towards being comfortable on all mountain runs and terrain features

Goals:


To perform dynamic turns on all terrain.

To perform dynamic carved turns utilizing ski design to enhance turns.To perform dynamic turns in moguls and steeps.

To develop the ability to apply different tactics for skiing off piste and various snow

conditions.

Objectives:

Develop advanced body movements to improve ski performance.

Develop angulation movements to refine edging movements for dynamic carved turns.Introduce anticipation with strong upper and lower body separation to enhance skiing

bumps and steeps.

Introduce retraction movements for deep snow and various snow conditions.Introduce advanced unweighting techniques.

Mechanics:

Application of the four basic skills for Blue Run SkiersBalance: - Dynamic in all conditions.

Rotary: - Active guidance of skis through all terrain conditions.Edging: - Movements are refined in all areas of body to enhance control.Pressure: - Ability to work through all planes; vertical, lateral and fore/aft of the skis..

Introduction:

Introduce Safety, Equipment and Excitement


2. Warm up with stretching.3. Discuss and check boots for proper fit. Introduce skis and binding operation.

4. Discuss skier's responsibility code when appropriate or hand out cards.



Part 1:

Lift Usage.

1. Explain proper lift usage and or magic carpet operation.

2. Never assume the student knows how to use the lift.

3. Always ensure pole straps are off and poles are in inside hand.4. Direct students when to move into the chairlift loading area.


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5. Remind students to offload at top of chair.

Part 2:

Review Dynamic Short Radius Turns.

1. Review short radius turns noting pole plant with changing terrain and turn size.

2. Practice funnel turns to vary speed and turn shape.3. Enhance lateral extension movements to initiate turns.

4. Explore an earlier edge-change.

5. Review dynamic balance movements.6. Flexion, edge angle, and pressure distribution all come into play at turn completion.

Part 3:

Dynamic Carved Turns.

1. Review carving.

2. Refine edge angles with angulation movements by rolling knees and ankles into hillto tip skis on edge.

3. Explore earlier weight transfer to new outside ski using railroad track turns on

moderate terrain.

4. Refine the application of edge and pressure movements with ski design to define turnshape.

5. Develop strong cross-under movements to stabilize a strong and disciplined upper

body doing dynamic j-turns in a fan progression.

Part 4:

Introduction to skiing all Terrain.

Skiing Steeps1. Develop anticipation release movements by refining upper and lower body

movements.

2. Make turns in a corridor w/ linked hockey stops with a strong pole plant at edge set.3. Refine active retraction movements.

4. Work on dynamically balanced body, strong leg rotation and proper pole placement

on steeper runs.

Skiing soft snow / powder / trees

1. Develop strong two-footed platform in a straight run with strong flexion and

extension movements to develop rhythm.

2. Demonstrate a turn initiation in shallow traverse to fall line turns with strong steeringskills by flexing (retracting) legs and redirecting skis.

3. Practice cross-under garlands with active flexion movements.4. Introduce concept of skiing in fall line for easier turn initiation in powder.

5. Pair up students for figure 8 contests.


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Improving bumps

1. Work on strong body position with active pole plant at edge set; walk with your

hands down the hill.2. Refine absorption movements with solid upper lower body separation; maintain ski to

snow contact throughout the turn.

3. Learn to ski different lines; troughs, over the tops, figure 8's (opposite troughs).4. Develop strong movement of the feet to tip skis over backside of bump; extend legs

and point down with toes.

Freestyle option/alternatives.

Cover Park and Pipe rules and etiquette.Advanced jumps.

180's, frontside and backside.

1. Review Flat spin 180's, in both directions.2. Statically, hop 180's in both directions.

3. Hop 180's in a straight run or diagonal slip, using rebound un-weighting.4. Jump 180's off small features.

Advanced Boxes / Rails

1. Review grinders.

2. Practice grinders on flat rails and wide boxes.

3. Practice landing forward, and backward.

4. Practice on thin rails.

Advanced Half Pipe.

IMPROVING HALF-PIPE (Functional Air)

1. Work lower section of pipe, increased speed.

2. Link turns higher on wall with skis leaving the snow surface.3. Drop in from start of half-pipe.

4. Choose "hits" or places to maneuver in advance.

5. Repeat same line for confidence.

6. Mix forward and backward landings.



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Mountain High Resort

Adult Snowboarding Progressions

The purpose of the progression model is to illustrate the natural skilldevelopment cycle from a first time snowboarding experience to advanced ridingtechniques. The Mt. High model is aligned with the American Association ofSnowboard Instructors Western (AASI-W) Division Y-Model standard and provides aninitial framework for the basic guest lesson. Professional instructors are encouragedto adjust teaching patterns and methods where appropriate through movementanalysis techniques and create effective action plans to accomplish the lesson goaland create a memorable guest experience.

Progression Model


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Courtesy of AASI-W Snowboard Manual


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Adult Green Level Rider(AASI-W Levels 1)

Riders first time snowboardingRider needs to learn toe and heel edgesGoals:To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with an emphasis onsafety and respect.

To perform a skidded traverse and/or falling leaf on both edges.

Introduce J-turns.


Objectives:Develop basic maneuverability on flat and beginner terrain..

Introduce toe and heel maneuvers to teach speed and direction control.

Introduce Basic freestyle maneuvers.

Mechanics: Apply the fundamental movements, and performance concepts.

Introduction:Safety and Equipment.Introduce yourself to the class, walk them to the teaching area, and cover equipment and safety.

1. Stretching.2. The snowboard, boots, and bindings

3. Discuss the snowboarders responsibility code when its appropriate. (Respect earns

respect)

4. Discuss the Faultline Terrain Parks rules when its appropriate.

5. Discus weather conditions of the day and how to prepare for them.

6. Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.

7. Discus lost student procedures.

Part 1:

Develop basic maneuverability on flat and incline.1. Strap front foot onto board.

2. Cross back foot from toe to heel, to establish lateral pressure distribution, edge angle, and

dynamic balance.

3. Review the basic athletic snowboard stance.4. Walking and climbing using the snowboard edge.

5. Skating and gliding for loading and unloading chairlift.

6. Diagonal runs, working on edge pressure, and J-turns to a stop.

Part 2:Slipping and Sliding.

Adjust exercises as the terrain dictates.

1. Introduce straight glide (for getting off chair lift).2. Introduce diagonal side-slips, on both edges.3. Master the falling leaf, performed on both edges.

Part 3:Lift Usage.Instruct students how to use chairlift and or magic carpet lifts.

1. Always strap-in or un-strap out of the loading and un-loading areas.

2. Show students how to load chair.


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3. Instruct students on how to safely unload chair.

Cover falling. Instruct student to move to side quickly.

Part 4:Introduce J-turns.

Adjust exercises as the terrain dictates.

1. Starting from a diagonal traverse, demonstrate J-turn for stopping.2. Practice on both toe and heel.

Beginning Freestyle Options

Basic Hops

1. Statically hop board.

2. Introduce hop 90s.

3. Practice hops while moving.



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Adult Green Level Rider(AASI-W Levels 2)

Riders second time snowboardingRider needs to link turnsGoals:To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with an emphasis onsafety and respect.

To review basic skidded traverse toe and heel.

Review J-turns.

To learn basic skidded turns.


Objectives:Develop basic maneuverability on flat and incline.

Introduce basic skidded turns on both toe and heel.

Introduce Basic freestyle maneuvers.



1 Stretching.2 The snowboard, boots, and bindings

3 Discuss the snowboarders responsibility code when its appropriate. (Respect earns respect)

4 Discuss the Faultline Terrain Parks rules when its appropriate.

5 Discus weather conditions of the day and how to prepare for them.

6 Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.

7 Discus lost student procedures.

Part 1:Lift Usage.Instruct student how to use chairlift and or magic carpet lifts.


2. Always strap-in or un-strap out of the loading and un-loading areas.3. Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 2:Review skidded traverse and J-turns

Part 3:Garlands.Using Torsional flex and pressure distribution start garlands.

1. On the Heel side, start garland with a Torsional flex movement, and finish with and equal

and opposite Torsional flex movement.

2. Link Heel side garlands.

3. On the toe side, start garland with a Torsional flex movement, and finish with and equal

and opposite Torsional flex movement.

4. Link toe side garlands.

5. Explore rotational and edge angle, and flex/extend movements to refine garlands.


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Part 4:Sequential, symmetrical single turns. 1-2-3

1. Enter the turn from a slow skidded traverse.

2. Step 1 in the sequence; is to initiate turn with a Torsional twist, before the fall line.

3. Step 2, after being patient and heading to the fall line; the edge is pressured gradually.4. Step 3, turn is completed using the opposite Torsional flex movement, and is skidded to a stop.

Beginning Freestyle Options

Basic Ollies

1 Statically with board off, show motion and timing of Ollie.

2 Statically with board on.

3 Statically balance on tail and recenter.

4 Statically balance on tip and recenter.

5 Statically rock back and forth, nose to tail.

6 Statically balance on tail and pop, landing centered.

7 In motion, straight run with Ollie.

8 Ollie off bump or small jump.

Flat spins.

1. 3-point garland using Torsional flex.

2. Refine 3-point turn into smooth 180 flat spins.

3. Perform in both directions.

4. Perform 360 flat spins with Torsional flex as main turn power.5. Perform 360 flat spins with total body rotation, with eyes and head leading.

6. Combine both rotary inputs for smooth spins.

7. Perform in both directions.



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Adult Green Run Rider(AASI-W Level 3)

Rider can link turns in both directions on green runsGoals:To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with an emphasis onsafety and respect.

To perform linked skidded turns, on green circle terrain.

To develop a range of motion and turn shape while turning.

To refine basic freestyle maneuvers.

Objectives:Refine Torsional flex movement to improve turns.

Introduce nose and tail rolls, and small basic air.



1. Stretching.

2. The snowboard, boots, and bindings

3. Discuss the snowboarders responsibility code when its appropriate. (Respect earns

respect)


5. Discus weather conditions of the day and how to prepare for them.6. Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.


Part 1:Lift Usage.Instruct student how to use chairlift and or magic carpet lifts.


5. Always strap-in or un-strap out of the loading and un-loading areas.6. Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 2:Review basic skidded turns.

1. Review single turns.

2. Speed is slightly higher than single turn.

3. Use box turns to encourage speed control and turn shape.

4. Use counting or songs to encourage rhythm and flow.5. Use the fundamental skills, and performance concepts to enhance turns.

Part 3:Linked basic skidded turns of various sizes.

1. Review med radius skidded turns.2. Speed is slightly higher.

3. Use funnel turns to encourage speed control and turn shape.

4. Use counting or songs to encourage rhythm and flow.


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5. Use the fundamental skills, and performance concepts more dynamically to enhance turns.

Freestyle Options

Cover Park and Pipe rules and etiquette.

Basic Airs off small features.Straight run towards jump, staying flexed and relaxed. As you reach the lip, jump up and smoothly retractlegs up under body. Extend legs to meet landing, and flex to absorb landing, centered over board, board

lands flat with hips and shoulders parallel with landing.

1. Board off, practice jumping by retracting legs up under the body. (Make sure body stays

aligned with their board)

2. Board on, practice jumping by retracting legs up under the body, land low and flexed and

looking ahead.

3. Straight run at jump or knoll, and roll over it with out air.

4. Straight run with small air, land low and flexed.5. Straight run with a pop on the lip of jump and land.

6. Introduce side-hill jumps.

Nose and tail rolls.Using leverage and rotation spin 180 or 360.

1. Statically, balance on tail and recenter.

2. Statically, balance on tip and recenter.

3. Statically, rock back and forth, nose to tail.

4. Statically balance on tail, rotate 180, landing centered.

5. Statically balance on tip, rotate 180, landing centered.

6. In motion, straight run with roll.

7. Perform rolls between switch and regular turns.



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Adult Blue Run Rider(AASI-W Level 4)

Note: At this class level the rider is beginning todetermine the Y-Model preference in riding style.

Rider can link skidded turns on groomed blue runsGoals:To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with a major emphasis onsafety and respect.

To perform dynamic skidded turns, on blue, groomed terrain.

To perform linked skidded switch turns.

Objectives:Perfect Torsional flex movement to improve turns.

Introduce small features for small, basic air.Mechanics: Apply the fundamental movements, and performance concepts.


1. Stretching.2. The snowboard, boots, and bindings

3. Discuss the snowboarders responsibility code when its appropriate. (Respect earns respect)



6. Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.



1. Review chair lift procedures.


3. Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 2:Introduce dynamic skidded turns.

1. Review basic skidded turns.

2. Speed is slightly higher than the basic skidded turn.3. Use garland turns to introduce flexion/extension and extension/retraction.

4. Use the fundamental skills, and performance concepts to enhance turns.

5. Explore early edge change using a more dynamic Torsional twist movement.

6. Move to easy groomed, blue runs, only when class is ready.

Part 3:Basic Switch RidingSwitch turns are performed in a balanced, patient manor, and are of consistent speed and shape.

1. Sequential, symmetrical Switch linked turns (on green terrain)2. Lead with tail of the board.


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3. Enter the turn from a slow skidded traverse.

4. Step 1 in the sequence; is to initiate turn with a Torsional twist, before the fall-line.

5. Step 2, after being patient and heading to the fall-line; the edge is pressured gradually.

6. Step 3, turn is completed using the opposite Torsional flex movement, and is skidded to a slow

skidded traverse.7. Step 4, vary turn radius.

Y-Model AlternativesCover Park and Pipe rules and etiquette.Freestyle:Hop Frontside and Backside 180s

Approach low and centered, rise out of ankles, knees, and hips. Pop off edge, rotate 180 degrees smoothly,

and spot landing, extend legs to meet landing, and flex to absorb landing, centered over board.

1. Review frontside and backside flat spin 180s.

2. Board off, practice retracting legs towards chest, spin 180, and land low and flexed.

3. Board on, practice retracting legs towards chest, spin 180, and land low and flexed.

4. Diagonal traverse, practice retracting legs towards chest, spin 180, land low and flexed.

5. Straight run, practice retracting legs towards chest, and spin 180, land low and flexed.

Basic Air with GrabsStraight run at jump, staying low and relaxed. Look ahead. As you take off, retract legs up under bodytowards chest and slowly grab or touch with hand. Release hand, Extend legs to meet landing, and flex to

absorb landing, centered over board.Here are the basic grabs;

Mute Front hand between feet on toe-side.

Method Front hand Heel edge in front of feet.

Indy Back hand toe edge between feet.

1. Statically retract legs towards chest and grab or touch edge. Land low, and balanced.

2. Straight run with no jump, retract legs towards chest and grab or touch edge. Land low, and balanced.

3. Off small jump, retract legs towards chest and grab or touch edge. Land low, and balanced.

4. With amplitude, gradually hold the grab longer.5. Vary grabs.

Introduce Beginning Boxes.Using beginning wide boxes, introduce basic 50/50 maneuvers.

1. Review basic jump.2. Inspect box before use to assess speed requirement and landing zone.

3. Apply slight hopping motion at the lip of the box.

4. Reach forward and stay flexed and centered while on the box.

5. Extend legs to absorb the landing.

6. Cover box safety and etiquette.

Introduction to Halfpipe.

1. Review fakie riding.2. Hop to fakie, return to forward on smoother terrain.

3. Fakie riding on natural rolls.

4. On the toe-side edge, ride up wall of pipe, back down fakie.

5. Repeat heel-side.

6. Link hop turns in the transition.

7. Link hop turns mid-wall, above the transition.


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Freeride:

Introduction to Steeps.

1. Funnel turns.

2. Quiet hands and upper body.

3. Emphasize rear leg steering.

4. Introduce crossunder movement.

5. Make turns in a corridor.

Introduction to Bumps.

1. Introduce Anticipation in preparation for turning.

2. Keep hands forward.

3. Introduce Extension/Retraction.

4. Funnel turns.

5. Maintain board to snow contact.

6. Move Center of Mass down the hill.7. Emphasize active rear leg steering.

Alpine/Carving:

Carved Turns: Introduction to Carving.

1. On very flat terrain, statically tip board edge to edge.

2. Straight run tipping board edge to edge.3. Experiment with fore/aft leverage while tipping.

4. Fan progression, OK to over-carve.

5. Reduce slipping to promote only a carved traverse.6. Link turns.



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Adult Black Run Rider(AASI-W Levels 5 & 6)

Rider can link skidded turns on groomed black runsGoals:To provide a fun paced Snowboarding learning experience with a major emphasis onsafety and respect.To perform skidded switch turns on all groomed runs.

To perform dynamic skidded turns, on all terrain.

To perform pure carved turns.

To perfect basic freestyle maneuvers.

To improve halfpipe skills.

To improve skills in off piste and various snow conditions.

Objectives:

Refine Torsional flex movement to improve turns.Introduce nose and tail rolls, and small basic air.



1. Stretching.

2. The snowboard, boots, and bindings

3. Discuss the snowboarders responsibility code when its appropriate. (Respect earns respect)



6. Discus falling smart, as well as helmet and guard/pad issues.7. Discus lost student procedures.




3. Give specific direction to class and operator.

Part 2:Dynamic skidded turns in all directions.

Use the Fundamental Skills, and Performance Concepts to enhanceDynamic turns.

1. Dynamic flat spin 180s and 360s in both directions.2. Use Torsional twist to initiate turns.3. Flex and extend in larger turns, extend and retract in smaller turns.

4. Explore an earlier edge-change.

5. Flexion, edge angle, and pressure distribution all come into play at turn completion.

6. Perform regular and switch.


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Y-Model Alternatives

Cover Park and Pipe rules and etiquette.Freestyle:

180s, Frontside and Backside.

1. Review Flat spin 180s, in both directions.

2. Statically, hop 180s in both directions.3. Hop 180s in a straight run or diagonal slip, using rebound un-weighting.

4. Jump 180s off small features.Perform hop 180s while turning switch and regular.

Refine Jump and Freestyle techniques.

1. Straight run w/pumpers on flatter terrain reaching for heel-side edge.2. Select/utilize terrain features to create minor air, lower stance.

3. Simulate heel-side rail-grab over terrain features.4. Use side of ramp for first attempt, increased speed.

5. Active extension movement at take-off to augment hang time needed for grab.

6. Flex knees and retract legs to bring heel-side edge within range.

Backside Board slide on flat/small fun box or railApproach low and centered, rise out of ankles, knees, and hips. Pop off lip, rotate 90 degrees slide

rail, spot landing, extend legs to meet landing, and flex to absorb landing, centered over board.

1. Review 50/50 on box or rail

2. Review frontside 180s

3. Ride up to feature and ollie turning your board and body 90 degrees to the rail facing downhill.

4. Extend legs to land board on rail or box, flat from edge to edge with body in a flexed position

equal weight on both feet5. Near end of rail rotate upper body to desired landing position. (90 degrees to regular or switch.).

6. At end of rail bring knees toward chest, board rotates to match upper body in air.

7. Extend legs to meet the landing, and ride away.

Improving Halfpipe: (Functional Air)

1. Work lower section of pipe, increased speed.

2. Link turns higher on wall with board leaving the snow surface.

3. Drop in from start of half-pipe.

4. Choose hits or places to maneuver in advance.5. Repeat same line for confidence.

6. Mix fakie and forward hits with hop turns.

Freeride: (Off piste and various snow conditions)

Advanced Steeps.

1. Concentrate on anticipation release.

2. Review Funnel turns.

3. Quiet hands and upper body.

4. Emphasize rear leg steering.


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5. Linked turns with active crossunder movement.

6. Make turns in a corridor.

Improving Bumps. (Holistic/Tactical Approach)1. Promote Anticipation in preparation for turning.

2. Keep hands forward.

3. Active absorption.

4. Maintain board to snow contact.

5. Move Center of Mass down the hill.

6. Emphasize active rear leg steering.

7. Promote Extension/Retraction.

8. Emphasis on tactics.

Improving Soft Snow / Powder.

1. Straight run with flexion and extension.2. Flex (retract) and redirect board.

3. Cross under garlands with active flexion (retraction).

4. Emphasize active flexion and extension to link turns.

5. Powder 8 contests pairing comparable students.

6. Analyze tracks

Alpine/Carving:

Carved Turns - Improving Carving.

1. Carved Single Turn on shallow terrain.2. Assess/emphasize angulation (knees, hip position).

3. Experiment with fore/aft leverage as turn develops.

4. Check/Promote proper hand position with respect to terrain.

5. Rail grab turns.6. Use cross-undermovement in short carved turns, and cross-overmovement in larger carved turns.



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Adult Skiing On HillClearance Tests

Orange Skiing Demonstration Pass Fail Comments

Stretching

Basic Athletic Stance

Bullfighter turns

Gliding Wedge

Breaking Wedge

Wedge Direction Changes

Lift Usage Demonstration

Linked wedge turns

Green Skiing Demonstration Pass Fail Comments

Stretching

Wedge turns


Basic Wedge Christy

Blue Skiing Demonstration Pass Fail Comments

Stretching

Basic Wedge ChristyPole plant

Earlier matched Christy

Open Stance Parallel

Basic Carved Turns

Black Skiing Demonstration Pass Fail Comments

Stretching

Dynamic Short Turns

Dynamic Carved TurnsSteep fall-line Turns

180 Jump

Small Box

Half Pipe


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Adult Snowboard On HillClearance Tests

Orange Rider Demonstration Pass Fail Comments

Stretching

The Basic Athletic Stance

One Footed Diagonal Runs

One Footed "J" Turns


Diagonal Traverse/Leafs

Garlands

Single Turns

Ollies

Flat Spins

Green Rider Demonstration Pass Fail Comments

Stretching


Linked Basic Skidded Turns

Small Basic Air

Nose and Tail Rolls

Blue Rider Demonstration Pass Fail CommentsStretching

Dynamic Skidded Turns

Basic Switch Riding

Hop 180's

Small Basic air w/ grab

Turns in Halfpipe

Steep Turns

Basic Carved Turns

Black Rider Demonstration Pass Fail Comments

StretchingDynamic Switch Turns

Fall Line Short Steep Turns

Dynamic Carved Turns

Small Jump 180's

Halfpipe Turns Above Lip


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Documents

MH Teaching Manual Adult_Rev2006