Rookie Sessions - Takao

Rookie Academy Trainers on a training session with Takao Maruyama.
The focus of the clinic was on using the Ankle, Knee and Hip together at Initiation and using the Hip Joint at completion to create a smooth release.

[@downhillskier7]

Movement center of mass (hip joint) down the fall line releases the skis for next turn

[@ionlovsky3983]

Moving slow. Topple. Patience. Love it!

[@barxtra679]

Thank you for this.More from him please.one of my fav skier.

[@LorneVaasjo]

Might be able to hear more ov his words if the music wasn't there.

[@davesmulders3931]

initiaatiooooon....then lelease.

[@fulvioferrari982]

turn down the soundtrack, please! ... the subject is too interesting

[@inquistive]

Anyone what type of skis and average ski lengths are these guys generally using in this video? I am thinking slalom skis 165 - 170cm.

[@潘亮-t7h]

short turn 165
long turn 183