Ski Step

Setup

1. 01Stand tall on a flat surface with feet together.
2. 02Bend the knees slightly and hinge a little at the hips, like a ski tuck.
3. 03Set the arms bent at the sides as if holding ski poles.
4. 04Pick a spot a small step to each side to move between.

Execution

1. 01Step or hop both feet a small distance to one side, keeping them together.
2. 02Land softly with knees bent and weight over the mid-foot.
3. 03Immediately move back across to the other side.
4. 04Keep a quick, even side-to-side rhythm with the knees soft.
5. 05Continue for the planned time, swinging the arms in rhythm.

Checkpoints

• -Knees stay bent and springy throughout, never locking out.
• -Feet stay close together as they travel side to side.
• -Torso stays quiet while the legs do the work.
• -Rhythm stays even in both directions.

Common mistakes

• -Standing up tall and losing the athletic knee bend.
• -Letting the feet drift apart into a wide shuffle.
• -Rocking the torso side to side instead of moving the feet.
• -Landing flat-footed with heavy contacts.