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2-4-2 Progression

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Goal : To release and re-engage edges in one fluid movement. We want to see 2 edges, 4 edges (or flat) then 2 edges.


The first critical step is to get off the old edges and get to a flat ski. Frequently a skier will brace against their outside ski, forcing them to move up and over to flatten the ski.

I like to get this started by focusing on flexing the old outside ankle towards the corner of the boot to flatten the downhill/old outside ski.

To practice this I ask students to drift downhill between turns. They should feel their hips float over their skis.

To help this along, I add in opening the uphill knee joint. The extension helps get the belly button moving towards the new turn

Take out the drift and move off the old edges and on to the new edges. Instead of floating, we’re going to sting.

What we want to:
SEE – Shortening /lengthening of the legs, release and re-engage edges in one smooth movement
FEEL – Hips move over feet, belly button moves in the direction of the new turn
UNDERSTAND – Have to flex downhill leg and extend uphill leg to flatten skis. Hips cross over skis to re-engage edges
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