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  1. U

    What you don't say.

    Are there any words, short phrases that you avoid using in your teaching? I long ago stopped using 'push' and 'weight shift' in my lessons and use 'tall and short' rather than 'up and down'. Last few seasons I have been limiting my use of the word turn. So, how about you, what will you not say...
    • Uke
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    • bob barnes epicski academy glossary edge change let the task do the teaching ski instruction terminology tall and short rather than up and down teach skills not maneuvers teaching skiing the complete encyclopedia of skiing
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    • Forum: Ski School
  2. Tricia

    Why does terminology matter?

    Extension & flexion, absorption, retraction, crossover, edge change, rotary, pivot... When I'm talking to friends about ski technique, I hear a lot of these terms, some of which seem to be the same but different. Lets talk about why terminology matters and when to use one term instead of...
    • Tricia
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    • absorption in skiing bob barnes crossover definition of ski terms edge change extension & flexion rotary movements ski professionals ski teaching terminology ski technique ski terminology ski terms the complete encyclopedia of skiing using the correct ski terminology
    • Replies: 57
    • Forum: Ski School
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