Skate Ski Drills

This is a race prep drill used by a 2x Olympic biathlete to improve body position and cueing. If it seems extreme to you, just dial it back to a level that feels comfortable to you and build from there.

How to develop lower body power in one skate (V2) with a powerful preload at the start of the skate push.

Drill progression to correct a problem common in more advanced skiers where the skier’s body starts to “pull away” from the skate leg too quickly. The cue to “push all the way through” the skate push is meant to help correct this problem. This progression is another possible solution.

A small drill to help you finesse the transition between the glide and skate push in One Skate (V2). Learn how to unweight and re-weight the ski and possibly even point it in a new direction.

What’s the “Pole-Skate” Cue and why is it messing up people’s one skate technique?

1 of a 3 video set about one skate timing. Focus is on the transition phase and rhythm throughout the stride cycle.

1 of a 3 video set about one skate timing. Key landmarks and skills for excellent timing during the pushing phase.

1 of a 3 video set about one skate timing. Key landmarks and skills for optimal timing during the recovery phase.

Excellent drill to improve balance and better coordinate the recovery of the skis and poles in One Skate (V2).

Side by side break down and explanation of good and bad timing in One Skate, plus strategies and cues to improve timing. Bad (incorrect) One Skate timing is a widespread problem in skate skiing.

This is a 3 part progression that begins with off-snow activation and awareness exercises, followed by an on-snow progression. Benefits timing and balance in One Skate (V2).

A drill with many benefits: protect your back, improve your timing, develop a stronger kick.