Intermediate 'Master the Turn" snowboarding course 

Lesson 13

Lesson 5

Anticipation in to the turn:

Goal:
To use Rotational movements through the body to help steer our snowboard through the turn.

How:

Now we are getting into some advance snowboarding skills that you should implement and use in your everyday snowboarding.

Rotational movements exist around our vertical axis (our spine).

These movements are commonly referred to as steering movements, as they control the direction in where our board travels. (This why when learning a new technique, I get you too Look and point)

The snowboard itself pivots on the snow’s surface and the pivot point can vary along the board’s length depending on where the COM (centre of mass) is situated.

We can pivot the board to the greatest extent when the edge angle is low as the board will slide and skid easier.

For example, during skidded turns the focus is more on weight on the front foot and looking to where you want to go. (Rotation)

STEP 1 :It is important we start to exaggerate the movement of anticipation when we are learning this technique.

STEP 2 :The way we perform this is by rotating the upper body (Pointing) into the turn before our snowboard comes down into the fall line.

STEP 3 :It is extremely important you release the energy on your snowboard before doing this! (Extension)

Going back to our Timing Exercises with Flexion & Extension (1, 2, 3 up & 1, 2, 3, Down)

STEP 4 :This time, as you come to your full extension, really exaggerate the anticipation into the next turn. Look and point to where you want to go.

Same applies in to the next turn, really exaggerate the movement.

From now on I want you to focus on Flexion and extension timing and Anticipation into the turn.

These movements combined will make you a master in no time.

Practice these movements for at least 3 days.

Exercise:

Have your back hand holding onto the side of your back leg pants and your front hand pointing into each turn as you go.

(Don't worry if you look weird, you will become better than 98% of snowboarders out there.)

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