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FREESTYLE SPECIALIST 1 WORKBOOK
NAME:
DATE:
Workbook is due the morning of the on-snow event. If you have questions, please contact your Freestyle Chairperson @
nrm.freestyle@gmail.com
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Resources to help you compete this workbook: The Core Concepts manual, Alpine
Technical Manual, Snowboard Technical Manual, Park and Pipe Instructor’s Guide,
Movement Analysis Handbook, Children’s Instruction Manual
1. List the five parts of the “Park Smart” or “Smart Style Safety Initiative” & describe how each
helps create a safer learning environment. terrainparksafety.org (5)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2. What are three skills that a rider could possess to show that they are ready to start riding
safely in a terrain park? (3)
3. What do you do to manage groups safely in a busy terrain park? (1)
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4. What does the acronym A.T.M.L stand for and what is its purpose in teaching freestyle? (5)
5. Fill in the appropriate zones with “A,T,M,or L” for a jump, rail, and halfpipe. (3)
Half Pipe
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6. How does ATML apply to flat land maneuvers? (1)
7. Describe 4 Ranges of motion as described in the Park and Pipe Instructor’s Guide.(4)
8. Explain the importance of S.P.S. when breaking down freestyle maneuvers. (3)
9. Who is your favorite freestyle snowsports athlete and why? (2)
10. History question! Where did the term “Cab” come from? Explain what a “Cab” trick is. (2)
11. What is your favorite freestyle maneuver? (1)
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12. Label the different sections of the halfpipe as described in the Park & Pipe Instructor’s Guide.
Some labels may apply to more than one place. (2)
13. What are three tactics to help a rider judge speed for a feature?(3)
14. In other board sports, the terms “switch” and “fakie” have different meanings. Describe the
difference. (2)
15. Describe the difference between a Board Slide and a Lip Slide. (2)
16. Describe the vestibular system. (2)
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17. In terms of Range of Motion, compare the movements a rider must use to slide to the end of a
s-rail and battleship rail feature. (6)
18. Counter Rotation refers to twisting the body and can be utilized in many ways. Describe 3
ways you could utilize counter rotation movements in performing freestyle maneuvers. (3)
ATML Worksheets
Using the A.T.M.L. model to break down the phases of a freestyle maneuver, write out a description
of how to perform 3 freestyle maneuvers from the following list, one from each column. Include the
sensory contributions as well as speed, pop, and spin for each step of the A.T.M.L. Model. (16 /
Worksheet)
RAIL / BOX
50/50
Boardslide
Frontside boardslide
Unnatural boardslide
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JUMP / AIR
Frontside 180
Backside 180
Natural 180
Unnatural 180
Air with grab
Shifty
HALFPIPE
Frontside air
Backside air
Left side wall
Right side air
ATML Worksheet
Name of maneuver/trick:______ ________________
Approach
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin:
Takeoff
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop
Spin:
Maneuver
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin:
Landing
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin
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ATML Worksheet
Name of maneuver/trick:___ ___________________
Approach
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin:
Takeoff
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop
Spin:
Maneuver
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin:
Landing
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin:
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ATML Worksheet
Name of maneuver/trick:_________ _____________
Approach
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin:
Takeoff
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop
Spin:
Maneuver
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin:
Landing
Sensory contribution:
Speed:
Pop:
Spin:
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Freestyle Coaching Log
- Complete 1 coaching log from a real life coaching experience and send them in to the Freestyle Chairperson within one month of
completing FS1 on-snow. You may complete the log prior to attending the on-snow event (recommended).
Instructor’s Name: ______________________________ Date: ___________________
Student’s Name: ________________________________ Age: ___________________
Student’s Ability Level: _________________________ Location: ________________
What where the conditions of the day: Snow, Park, Pipe, Surface, Time, ect…
What was the goal of the Lesson?
What steps did you take to achieve the goal?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
How did you integrate safety into the lesson?
What went well in the lesson? What did not go so well? Explain.
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