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Increase and decrease speeds on difficult terrain Athlete can ski on more advanced terrain with skis parallel throughout the turn.    Teaching Points Athlete can maintain consistent speed on varied degree of slope. Athlete can push out of the start gate to accelerate the start. Athlete can use edges to increase or decrease speed when necessary. Athlete can do a proper tuck position for straightaways and going through the finish. Athlete can skate over flat terrain.   Faults & Fixes Chart     Error Correction Drill/Test Reference Athlete skids skis to decrease speed on steeper terrain. Work on edging skills. Garlands to promote strong finish of the turn with good edge engagement Crab Walk Athlete cannot get into a proper tuck position. Athlete practices getting into the tuck position in front of a mirror. Toe touches with a squat Athlete cannot skate smoothly. Athlete works with shorter skis to get the motion before trying it with his/her own skis.   Do skating move in boots.

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