Sport is an important part of a person's life, especially a child. And if in summer the active lifestyle of a boy or girl is a matter of course, in winter only skating and skiing is available.
Instructions
Step 1
Teaching a child to ski is not an easy task. First you need to choose the right sports equipment. Skis for children are wooden, plastic and combined. For beginners, plastic ones with anti-slip notches or wooden ones are most suitable. If you buy wood products, you should also buy a set of ointments for them. Wooden skis without ointment glide well when it is frosty outside and the snow is crumbly. Wet snow will stick to them, interfering with sliding. The length of the skis for the child should be slightly larger than his height. It is better to choose soft or semi-rigid mounts for a beginner athlete. They allow you to wear normal winter shoes for skiing so that your child will not freeze.
Step 2
If you buy skis with rigid bindings, let your toddler get used to the ski boots first. In addition, shoes should be bought 1-2 sizes larger so that you can wear two pairs of thick woolen socks. Have the child put on shoes at home first and walk around the rooms to get used to.
Step 3
As soon as the baby gets used to the boots (it takes no more than three days), you can take him outside and put him on skis. Let your toddler first learn to ski on his feet. This will help him feel their weight. In addition, a beginner athlete will learn to maintain balance. When your child is comfortable with skiing, start sliding.
Step 4
Do not give ski poles to a novice skier right away, first you need to learn how to slide without them. It is best to show it visually, so you need to get on your skis too. Go out with the baby on a flat area, show how exactly you need to move your legs. If the child does not understand, move his legs with your hands. We'll have to do this until the baby learns to slide on skis on his own. If the child still does not understand how to move, take off his skis and put them on your own in front of him. Start sliding, while the baby's legs will move with your skis, which will help him understand the technique of movement.
Step 5
Pivots are the hardest part, so you can't learn without falling. As you master the turns, you will learn the art of skiing at the same time. Since the child already knows how to walk with skis on his feet, let him try to turn, lifting his legs. To make it easier for him to master the turns, play catch-up with avoiding obstacles. In the process of learning, do not forget to teach your child to fall correctly - on his side.
Step 6
When the child is confident in skiing, you can give him ski poles. Their length should be under the armpits. Now show your toddler how to push off with sticks, how to maintain balance, and how to turn while leaning on them.
