Topic: Two foot and One foot deep water starts
Concepts: Students will learn the basic steps and teaching cues for both starts
Lesson Activity:

Learning to get up on two skis let alone one ski is very difficult for a first time beginner ( or even intermediate to advanced skiers). The start creates a lot of pull on the skier which demands a good controlled balance. All students need is a strong determination with patience and they will be successful. There are two methods to skiing ~ the two foot start and the one foot start. Neither start is better than the other just different.

 The Two Foot Start

 The One Foot Start

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Hot Tips for both starts:

• Resist the boats pull
• Look up, this will help arch the back
• Keep at least six inches of ski tip out of the water at all times
• Stand up very slowly, if the start is rushed it will cause the skier to plow the ski tip under the water causing him or her to follow forward.
• If the skier is having trouble keeping the ski straight for the start, purchase a V handle. This handle will let the skier place their ski tip in the handle bridle and will help keep the ski straight.

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