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Learn how to override your natural instinct to stick out your arms when crashing, using techniques from Ned Overend and snow practice drills.
Learn the jumping dismount technique to safely bail from high skinnies and avoid painful crashes, with progressive drills from stationary to moving.
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**Lowering your seatpost on technical terrain isn't just about descending—it prevents painful crashes by eliminating the catapult effect and obstruction when dabbing.**
Master technical features like skinnies by choosing specific visual markers ahead of time rather than relying on vague reminders to look ahead.
Master the fundamental skill of holding a line through progressive drills in bike-leaning and side-to-side separation for better stability on narrow trails.
Try these 17 mountain bike drills to develop light hands, heavy feet. Because light hands, heavy feet will help make your riding more stable no matter what the terrain.