Drill
Short Push–Recover and Small-Step Circuit
Develop one-foot mobility with recoverable pushes and reliable pauses.
HOW TO DO IT
Short Push–Recover and Small-Step Circuit
Develop one-foot mobility with recoverable pushes and reliable pauses.
Preparation and setting
Nearly flat clear snow, leading foot secured; climb segment only on a very gentle short incline.
Exercise sequence
- Push with free foot a short distance.
- Recover it beside the board and pause.
- Repeat without lengthening the stride.
- Rehearse free-foot placement against rear binding/traction area.
- For a small climb, set supportive edge, step free foot uphill, transfer support, lift/place board higher and reset edge.
Transfer
Use before D11 and practical flat-section travel; lift procedures remain separate.
Errors addressed
Overlong skating lunge; Board slips downhill on climb; Free-foot placement search.
Success check
Rider moves and pauses without escalating rotation or unwanted downhill motion.
Simplify when needed
Reduce to one push or one step at a time; omit climb until pauses are stable.
Editorial origin
SBSweet editorial exercise; not claimed as an official association drill.
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editorial review notes
No association approval is claimed; coaching review is pending.