Legaski15 Dec 2025

121. Break Through Your Skiing Plateau With Tips From Riley Shepard

On this episode…I sit down with examiner and Level 3 instructor-trainer Riley Shepard @SkiWithRiley to break down the most common plateaus skiers hit—and the drills and decision-making that move you from intermediate → advanced → expert.

Focus: Shift edge angles earlier, ski the fall line with intent, and master fore–aft movement—then turn those breakthroughs into real progress on snow.

We talk about:✅ The three big plateaus: early edge angles, skiing the fall line, and true fore–aft control✅ Simple on-snow cues that work (lift all 10 toes, “ski on your sidewall,” chest over the outside ski)✅ High-impact drills: Dolphin Turns and the T-Rex double-downhill pole-plant for rhythm, rotation, and forward movement✅ Why poles and hand position change everything (and how arm rotation can “cue” leg rotation)✅ How to practice on flats vs. steeps, pick consistent pitches, and build timing without banking✅ Smarter video analysis: watch your skis first, decide the change you want, then match body movements

Closing: If you want faster progress this season, show up with one specific goal per day, film a few clean reps on a consistent pitch, and use these drills to lock in timing and pressure. Follow Riley at @SkiWithRiley for more: https://www.instagram.com/skiwithriley/

📌 Links & Resources Mentioned:

Dolphin Turns (NZSIA) → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8_c3le3XNI
More Drills Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0qpyQfzv5uti10VMsJJmDgim4CYQUQTK
Try the Legaski Club free for 14 days → https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/legaskiclub-signup
Follow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/

Book a call with me → https://www.meettheskipt.com/

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