The previous speakers have already covered a lot—I really can’t remember such a rich set of key points.
Here, I’ll summarize my teaching experience from another perspective, combining Coach Liu Ji’s teaching methods and my own snowboarding journey.
Summary:
- Do you have a clear goal or plan?
- Don’t bite off more than you can chew—Step by Step
- Move from “should” to “how”
- Say goodbye to flashiness without substance
- What you need isn’t just a “guide,” but a good friend and mentor who will grow with you
- Action！
【No one owes anyone anything—first, please express your heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the teaching activities】
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I.Do you have a clear goal or plan?
When asked, everyone says yes: want to carve small turns, want to pass gates, want to shred runs and break records, want heli-skiing… bla bla bla.
But ask again: did you do any self-analysis before taking action?
Do you have a training plan for this skiing trip?
Do you know what your key focus will be for movements this time?
Looking back at Coach Liu Ji’s course arrangement and execution: despite limited time and many participants, none of the key points were missed:
1. Clear content arrangement: morning giant slalom, afternoon slalom =>Before each skiing session, do you set a direction for yourself and stick to it strictly, instead of getting distracted and following whoever catches your eye?
2. Assess first: take turns skiing one by one, identify problems before proposing solutions =>Close your eyes right now when it gets dark—can you instantly name the three most core issues in your skiing?
3. What are we doing this time: big U-turns, traverse turns—those who don’t listen, please sit out =>We never lack ideas—we lack implementation and execution. The same goes for work and life.
A scientific and rigorous attitude determines how well you can actually ski.
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II.Don’t bite off more than you can chew—Step by Step
There are many key points in the course, and Coach Liu Ji has pointed out areas for improvement tailored to each student. As a coach, he must provide the most comprehensive guidance within a short time; as a student, after listening, you should prioritize your own list—even though there are so many issues to address.
[My experience sharing]:Make a list, assign priorities, and tackle one issue at a time with determination.
For example: After the first run, I was told that my base was unstable, I was using the hip movement from small turns in big turns, my upper body was stiff and leaning slightly back, I had too many small hand movements, and the rhythm became chaotic after speeding up...
1. List the order of improvements: fixing the leaning-back issue + arm posture, rhythm, hip follow-through, and base control. The sequence varies by individual and depends on logical relationships and personal technical traits.
2. Timeline: After the first run, in all subsequent runs, aside from meeting the coach’s requirements, I focused solely on my skiing posture, and by the next day I found solutions (how I improved will be explained later). On the second day, I focused entirely on rhythm—no matter the steepness or gentleness of the slope, I only did medium-speed turns one-third of the way across the trail.
3. Firmly stick to the plan: Practice one thing at a time.=>Don’t even think about anything else until you nail it.
Skiing is like battling bosses—the monsters in this level won’t be defeated, so you’ll only get to watch the trailers for the rest of the game.
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III. From “should” to “how”
We often hear advice like “your knees should be like this...” or “your ankles should be like that...”, and we’re also quick to offer tips to others. But how exactly do you do it?
The process from “should” to “how” requires the person giving the guidance to truly understand and internalize the information—it’s not something you can fake. Treasure those who give you specific improvement advice and demonstrate it for you—that’s their hard-earned knowledge.
Coach Liu Ji’s demonstration of the big U-turn, single-sided pole plant (is that what it’s called?), and traversing steep slopes are tangible tools and methods. Strictly training with them works faster than watching countless videos or reading tons of material.
Conversely, when we share our own experience with others, do we also provide practical solutions? This may seem like a small step, but it’s actually a big deal.
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IV.Say goodbye to flashiness without substanceDon’t skimp on fundamentals
When Wild Rose was doing small turns after traversing, everyone admired Coach Liu Ji’s rhythmically crisp left-right “braking” technique—it looked so cool, when will we be able to make that “tap, tap, tap” sound?
See through to the essence with keen eyes; floral beauty is just a distraction. Buddy, that seamless performance is the result of nailing every traverse and properly executing every turn. The foundation lies in the very breakdown techniques that were just taught.
Just practice the basics diligently, and mastery will come naturally when the time is right.=>Reflect deeply,Can you really figure out the fundamentals just by watching videos, reading articles, and using your own logic? Get a coach—don’t cut corners on the basics.
[My Experience Sharing]:Because I started with no experience and trained under a professional coach, I went from learning freestyle swimming to competing and placing in Beijing competitions in just 8 months. On the flip side, I picked up breaststroke through a casual elective course for credit, and to this day it remains my weakest stroke—no matter how I try to improve it, it just doesn’t get better.
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V. What you need isn’t just a “guide,” but a good friend and mentor who will grow with you
When we feel that hiring a coach hasn’t had a noticeable effect, let’s backtrack and reflect:
1. Was it because the coach didn’t know you well enough within the limited teaching time to give the most suitable guidance?
2. Was it because, due to limited time, the coach had to dump all the issues at once and couldn’t create a scientifically structured lesson plan?
Returning to the point I raised earlier:
Clearly identify your own issues=>The importance of prioritizing issues=>Develop a detailed training plan=>Schedule=>Strictly adhere to the fundamentals
A coach who knows you well and witnesses your progress can be a catalyst for improvement=>You don’t need to hire a coach every time you hit the road, but you should set up a learning account with a coach you trust, keeping clear records of your progress so they can provide you with long-term, effective guidance.
Set up an account for yourself right now!
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VI、 Action!
Grab a pen and paper, and start making a plan right away.
Without this step, the outcome will be=> All excited when you hear about it, all moved when you think about it, but TMD no action taken.