Stay in balance, but notice that, as the foot is kicked, the pressure moves to the arch of that foot. While you're doing this keep your weight primarily on the uphill foot and maintain contact between that leg's shin and the tongue of your boot.

Do this kicking traverse in both directions.

Add the pole swing

Now, while still in a traverse, add a swing of the downhill pole (the flick) to coincide with the kicking of the downhill foot. The kick and flick are to be timed as a joint action: kick/flick.

Direct the last kick and flick down the hill. Your speed and the steepness of the terrain will dictate how quickly you enter the flow line.

• Be patient and don't force the turning of the skis into the flow line.

Remain fairly compact with your chest over the downhill ski.

Now, while turning

Take this into a medium to long radius turn, with a "preparatory" flick/kick and then, the real flick/kick that will change the direction of the skis.

Notice that when you flick and kick into the turn, there's an early weight transfers to the outside ski. Your outside ski will progressively edge as it enters the flow line just by following the action of the kicking ski and the crossover aided by the pole action.

After you've kicked the ski, set it down on its little toe edge and guide the shape of the turn with your foot and knee.

At the same moment that you're guiding the shape of the turn, the outside ski becomes the new downhill ski and should start the kicking action all over again

This action of kicking will pressure the tail of the ski and you should feel it bite in the snow.

Now, reduce the flick/kick to only one in each direction.

Slow the action down for a smooth long radius turn. Fluid motion is always important. There should never be any static time between the action of the kick/flicks.

• Keep the upper body facing slightly down the flow line.

Now, smooth out the kicking action so that you are just moving the ski forward and rolling it into the turn.

• Always be sure to chase the action of the inside leg with the outside leg.

Print this out for future reference and remember to have fun!