ES Skills Test

NEW 2021
16 SKILLS AVAILABLE
These skills have been developed over the years by ES and are seen as the essential skill set for good performance
Coaches choose which tests are appropriate to the skill development level of each athlete/training group
Ratings 1 - 10
1-3 PERCEPTION PHASE
4-7 PRACTICE PHASE
8-10 ACQUIRED PHASE
PROCEDURE - VIDEO OF SKILLS ON SNOW - THEN VIDEO ANALYSIS BY 3 COACHES
Identifies strengths and weaknesses
Evaluation of current performance level and aids planning for future performance development
The plan is to conduct these tests at the beginning and end of the season

SKILL #1
SLOW SELF CHECK SKI

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SKILL #2
​SPEISS TURNS
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SKILL #3
​BRACQUAGE
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SKILL #4
UPHILL - STEP TURN

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SKILL #5
​INSIDE KNEE ROLLING
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SKILL #6
​OUTSIDE KNEE ROLLING
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SKILL #7
SIMULTANEOUS KNEE ROLLING / PARALLEL LEG

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SKILL #8
SNOWPLOUGH CRAB
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SKILL #9
​INSIDE SKI LIFT

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SKILL #10
​DOLPHIN TURNS

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SKILL #11
​PEDALLING
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SKILL #12
​LATERAL HIP SEPERATION

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SKILL #13
​HOCKEY STOPS
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SKILL #14
ANKLE FLEX SNOWPLOUGH

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​SKILL #15
​LEG RETRACTION TURNS
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SKILL #16
SKI INSTRUCTOR TURNS
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