Always Face Downhill

When skiing, it's always important for the body to be pointing down the hill and traveling in the fall line as much as possible, even though the skis may be turning left or right.  This concept emphasizes the break in rotation between the upper and lower body at the waist.  Practice this drill- pivot-slips: The skis are turned 180 degrees from right to left and left to right with leg rotation primarily from the hip socket.  Stay in the fall line and release the edges in one movement.  The legs turn before the hips start to turn.  The path of the feet is down the fall line even though the skis turn 180 degrees left or right.  Skis should remain parallel at all times.  The upper body should be facing down the hill at all times.