“Supporting themselves with poles as they ski is also called ‘spidering‘. If they are using their poles like crutches, then just ski some more without ’em and focus on balance.”
Category: On hill
Drag Racing
“Using ski poles might seem awkward at first. Make sure the poles are helping and not hindering your balance. If it’s more fun skiing without poles, then just ski without ’em. Fun is more important than poles.”
The falling leaf
“This one starts just like the side slipping exercise, but instead of just sliding straight downhill, you should ease your balance forward toward your toes. You do this by lightly pressing your shins into the front of your boots. The goal is to slide both downhill and a little bit forward at the same time. Next, move your balance over your heels by leaning back a tiny bit. You’ll start sliding in the opposite direction. Get ready because you will actually be sliding downhill and backward. It’s fun!”
Erase the Lightning
“The smooth slipping in this game is a great introduction to the skidding moves used in the beginner parallel turn. Not only that, but sometimes side slipping can get you out of trouble. Side slipping down a a short steep section of slope may be all that’s needed to get smoothly past a zone of steep trickiness.”
Ski Tips for Kids 