During turns, how should weight be transferred to prevent wobble?

During turns, how should weight be transferred to prevent wobble?

• A. Keep weight entirely on the standing heel
• B. Move weight between feet rapidly
• C. Distribute weight evenly across the standing foot, engage core, and maintain ankle stability
• D. Shift weight to the front of the foot

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to keep a centered, stable base and use the body's natural control to stay balanced through the turn. Distributing weight evenly across the standing foot gives a solid base of support, so you’re not tipping onto just the heel or the toes. Engaging the core stabilizes the trunk and pelvis, keeping the upper body quiet and aligned as you rotate. Maintaining ankle stability allows tiny, precise adjustments to balance as the turn progresses, which helps prevent any wobble. Shifting weight to the heel or to the front of the foot disrupts the base of support and invites instability, while moving weight rapidly between feet creates jerky balance changes.

The main idea is to keep a centered, stable base and use the body's natural control to stay balanced through the turn. Distributing weight evenly across the standing foot gives a solid base of support, so you’re not tipping onto just the heel or the toes. Engaging the core stabilizes the trunk and pelvis, keeping the upper body quiet and aligned as you rotate. Maintaining ankle stability allows tiny, precise adjustments to balance as the turn progresses, which helps prevent any wobble. Shifting weight to the heel or to the front of the foot disrupts the base of support and invites instability, while moving weight rapidly between feet creates jerky balance changes.