Brock wrote:
For anyone here who has an interest in ski racing, you will know that
there are many different types of it. I personally compete in Slalom
and GS type courses. I am relatively proficient in GS, having placed
15th in the state race last year, but for some reason, I just can't
grasp slalom. My problem with it is that in the beginning of each race,
I begin going down through the course, and usually do very well within
the first 3 gates, but after a couple more, I find myself getting later
and later with each gate. I tend to have to throw my skis right
sideways so that I can slow down and start fresh. This is the worst
problem with me and if I can fix this I feel that I will be able to do
very well with these races. What can I do to fix my problem and do
better on the course? Thank you so much for any input!

-brock

Get a skiers edge machine & watch a DVD of winning slalom runs while
trying to match turns on machine. This will help condition your legs to
quicker response.
The other suggestion is run as many gates as possible, when ever the
chance to train comes up. Also if training gates are set up short this
reduces speed and forces you to work on technique
Sometimes it helps to look a few gates ahead.

Where do you race?

michael