vorlage
/ˈfɔːrlɑːɡə/
noun
- In skiing, a forward lean of the body from the ankles, used to maintain balance and control.
- He shifted into a deep vorlage to carve through the icy turn.
- Maintaining a strong vorlage helps skiers stay stable at high speeds.
- The instructor taught the beginners how to use a proper vorlage on gentle slopes.