• Before you do maneuvers across the hill, check to make sure that you won't be skiing into the path of oncoming skiers.

Standing still, point both skis parallel across the hill. Gently flex all the joints in your legs. Maintain light contact between your shins and the front of the boots. You should feel more weight on the downhill foot.

Turn your upper body, chest, arms and head, downhill so that the uphill hand is directly above the front of the uphill ski.

It helps to roll your ankles and knees into the hill, thereby "putting your skis on edge."

Begin gliding across the hill keeping your skis parallel and maintaining the same body and leg position.

Do this a few times in both directions.