I don't have massive amounts of experience either but I did have trouble learning to turn with my legs (which gave my FS coaches loads to laugh at but was really frustrating). I kept twisting my body. It wasn't until a coach (in the tunnel as it happens but thats by the by) told me to try and put my knee into his chin. Worked a treat.
Other coaches have also told me to use both legs together as rudder - by moving them over to the side using the knee as a pivot - but I found that too difficult.
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