Children’s Tip by Greg Braun
Watch the hands to see what the feet are trying to do. If you have a kid whose arms are all twisted about, it’s a pretty good indicator that their feet and hands are still “connected.” If that is the case, have them move their hands in a way that will facilitate turning of the feet.
Sometimes the twisting of the hands as kids try to get their feet to turn the skis indicates a poor fit of the boot. The boot may be too large or buckled too loosely causing their foot to be turning in the boot which has little effect on the skis.
Careful suggestions for improving fit by temporarily replacing the boots with a more appropriate size, etc. could lead to increased performance. However, be sensitive in the questions you ask regarding their equipment. The boots may be a prized possession, hand-me-downs or purchased second hand. M
Greg Braun is an 8th grade science teacher at Poulsbo Middle School, and is a training director at Summit Learning Center, Snoqualmie Pass. [email href=”glbraun@comcast.net”]Email Greg[/email].