• This type of exercise is called a "fan" because we progressively work through different "starts" that looks like a fan opening.

First we start facing diagonally across the hill in a traverse, then face a little more towards the bottom of the hill, then face straight down the flow line, and finally we cross the flow line to complete a turn.

• Look uphill to avoid oncoming skiers.

Your 1st fan
With a very wide stance, feet at least shoulder width apart, start to glide diagonally across the hill. Slowly lighten, turn, and tilt the uphill ski to its little toe edge.

Lead with the knee by leaning it uphill--making yourself bow-legged in the process.

Do the same in the other direction.

• It's okay if the skis slip or skid slightly as you do this.

Your 2nd fan
After doing it in a diagonal traverse, point your skis a little closer to the flow line.

Start gliding with a wide stance, slowly lighten, turn, and tilt the tip of the inside/uphill ski on the little toe edge. Keep it light.

• Notice that when you lighten the ski, your body will tend to lengthen or stand taller.

Turn around and do the same in the other direction.

Your 3rd fan
This time, point the skis down the flow line using the Bullfighter turn.

Decide which way you want to turn. The ski that is closest to the direction you want to go is the one you will lighten by lifting your toes in the boot (without lifting the ski tip), turning, and tilting the tip of the little toe edge.

• When you start, make sure your shins are making light contact with the tongues of the boot. • Notice that the skis start to point across the hill, as you tilt the ski gradually to that little toe edge.
• There's no need to force anything. Just be persistent with your movements and trust that they will guide your skis.

Do this in both directions a few times to get comfortable in the flow line.

• Make sure that your body is directed slightly down the hill. It will feel as if your skis and legs are going in the opposite direction from your upper body.

Your 4th fan
This time, point the skis diagonally across the flow line and start lightening, turning, and tilting the downhill ski to its little toe edge. Before you know it, it will become the inside/uphill ski of your turn.

• It is important to stay in balance on the other ski as you do this--stay in the Sweet spot. • If you are on very easy terrain, there should be little anxiety and the movements should flow easily. If you trust your skis, they'll turn

As soon as you have guided the tip of the inside/uphill ski to shape the end of your turn, start guiding with your other foot to go in the opposite direction.

Tips:

• Keep a very wide stance.
• Keep the inside/uphill ski light.
• Keep your upper body facing slightly down the hill.
• Keep going from one direction to the other in this wide stance.