realskiers

Hi Byron

It seems like you are interested in the PMTS technique of skiing.
The wedge blocker is the video bit that got me interested in PMTS.

I believe the secondary drill you are attempting to do is the Two Footed Release.

That skill is probably best focused on when other, more essential, movements have been mastered first.
 
The best site for perusing PMTS info is the PMTS.org site.

Max 501 is a great resource as well and can direct you  to posts there that best answer some of your questions.
 
IF you are like me and want to preserve knee integrity, learning PMTS technique is the one.
Almost all others leave way too much room for pivoting, wedging, scarving etc, all done with knee torsion.
I am trying to hold off on the knee replacements for as long as possible.

L.