Topic: Perfect Pull ~ Water Skiing Training Machine
Concepts:  The Perfect pull trainer will help students isolate muscles used during the hardest part of the course ( when they are behind the boat).
Objective: Students will be able to understand correct body position in a comfortable environment where it is easy for them to see and understand corrections made.

Skills:
1. Students will be introduced to the machine and its safety points.
2. Students will form groups of three, get on a machine which is located in front of a mirror ( easy for them to see their form/correcctions to be made).

Lesson Activity:
Materials Needed:  Approximately 10 machines, 30 life vests, 30 ski gloves (pair), 10 long length mirrors
( Ski Vest again should always be used when students are working on skis or machine ~ whether on water or not).

Introduction of Machine to Students:
The perfect pull trainer isolates the muscles used during the hardest part of the course ( when behind the boat). They will want to use gloves in order to eliminate blisters. In addition to working with the same muscles, it helps the students to condition themselves to pull in a correct body position in a comfortable environment. Just like open water skiing, the machine can help students work on certain areas of skiing without worrying about the water, boat, etc., it allows them to concentrate on perfectly pulling against a resistance ~ much like the boat will do to them.

To begin the lesson the students will adjust the rope so that they have enough length to lean back at a good angle. There are adjustment pegs on the back of the trainer so that they can lengthen or shorten the effective length of the rope. The second peg from the bottom is set for someone approximately 6 foot tall.

Students should then step on the horizontal foot plate with both feet. Slowly start pulling to get into a good pulling position. Students should use the mirror and their other partner to achieve a good pulling position. Knees should be bent, hips should be forward, and arms should be nearly straight.

This can be done for approximately 15-20 seconds on each side and then rest a few seconds and do multiple sets. Not only can this be a good training guide but also a good workout.

Please see the diagram below for a visual demonstration:
 
 
 

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