How to the Falling Leaf Technique in Skiing
One of the best exercises to build moving balance is the Falling Leaf technique.
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Instructions
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With your skis across the slope, stand balanced on your uphill edges with slightly flexed ankles and knees.
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Simultaneously release your edges just enough to begin side-slipping and move your torso slightly ahead of your feet. You will begin to move forward diagonally to gravity; now move your torso slightly behind your feet and move backward diagonally to gravity.
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Begin to make alternating redirections that sweep forward and backward, similar to the manner a leaf falls from a tree.
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After exploring these movements, do five redirections and, on a frontward movement, fully release the edges to allow the skis to turn so you face across the hill in the other direction.
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Now start doing sets of five redirections followed by one turn so you experience these moves in both directions.
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Finally, focus on the sensation of having your body slightly ahead of your feet as the skis enter a turn so you feel like you're "dropping" into gravity.
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