Stance Where is the skier’s weight? Is the stance forward of center, back of center, inside, over the outside ski? Is the weight always in one place or does the weight move throughout the turn? Is the weight falling onto the uphill ski or staying over the downhill ski? Is the width of the stance helping or hindering balance? Are ankles flexing? Turns What is happening during the initiation, shaping or finishing phase? What is the body doing? What are the skis doing? Turn shape What is the shape of the turn in the snow? Smooth and rounded like a C, or with an asymmetrical shape like a J? Do linked turns look smooth like an S or sharp and angular like a Z? What are the skis doing throughout the turn? Are the skis skidding or carving? When are the skis flat in the turn and when are they on edge? Use of Skills When and where (in the turn and the body) are edging movements occurring? Are they happening progressively throughout the turn? Are they happening all at onc