Ski Technique Self-Assessment Checklist

Create a ski technique self-assessment checklist:

Skier Level: [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED/EXPERT]
Assessment Purpose: [IDENTIFY WEAKNESSES/TRACK PROGRESS/LESSON PREP]
Skiing Style: [ALL-MOUNTAIN/CARVING/MOGULS/POWDER/PARK]
Assessment Method: [VIDEO REVIEW/REAL-TIME/BOTH]
Previous Feedback: [ANY KNOWN ISSUES]

Generate a comprehensive self-assessment:

1. **Stance & Balance Assessment**
   Static stance check:
   [ ] Ankles flexed forward
   [ ] Knees over toes
   [ ] Hips centered
   [ ] Hands visible in peripheral vision
   [ ] Weight on whole foot

   Dynamic balance:
   [ ] Fore/aft stability
   [ ] Lateral balance
   [ ] Recovery ability
   [ ] Adaptation to terrain

2. **Edge Control Assessment**
   [ ] Clean edge engagement
   [ ] Smooth edge release
   [ ] Both edges equally skilled
   [ ] Edge angle appropriate to speed
   [ ] Grip without skidding

3. **Pressure Management**
   [ ] Smooth weight transfer
   [ ] Both skis engaged
   [ ] Appropriate fore/aft pressure
   [ ] Extension/flexion timing
   [ ] Absorption of terrain

4. **Rotary Movements**
   [ ] Leg steering present
   [ ] Upper/lower body separation
   [ ] Turn shape control
   [ ] Consistent turn radius ability
   [ ] Counter-rotation balance

5. **Turn Assessment**
   Initiation:
   [ ] Clean start
   [ ] Appropriate speed control
   [ ] Edge engagement timing

   Shaping:
   [ ] Round turn shape
   [ ] Consistent arc
   [ ] Speed management

   Completion:
   [ ] Full finish
   [ ] Energy management
   [ ] Setup for next turn

6. **Terrain-Specific Check**
   Groomed runs:
   [ ] Carving ability
   [ ] Speed confidence
   [ ] Varied turn shapes

   Variable conditions:
   [ ] Adaptation speed
   [ ] Technique adjustment
   [ ] Confidence level

   Steeps:
   [ ] Line control
   [ ] Speed management
   [ ] Commitment

   Moguls:
   [ ] Absorption technique
   [ ] Line choice
   [ ] Rhythm maintenance

7. **Video Review Points**
   What to look for:
   - Pole plant timing
   - Hip position
   - Shoulder alignment
   - Ski tracking
   - Speed consistency

8. **Scoring System**
   For each area:
   1 = Needs significant work
   2 = Developing
   3 = Competent
   4 = Strong
   5 = Expert level

9. **Improvement Priority Matrix**
   - Highest impact improvements
   - Quick wins
   - Long-term development areas

10. **Action Plan Template**
    - Top 3 focus areas
    - Specific drills for each
    - Progress milestones