Skate Ski Drills - Nordic Ski LabNordic Ski Lab

How to Make Offset Easier

How to adjust Offset (V1) for greater ease, especially for when you feel like your skis are grinding to a halt on a steep hill. (Not for going faster. For going easier.)

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One Skate Timing Triad: Transition Phase

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

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One Skate Timing Triad: Pushing Phase

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

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One Skate Timing Triad: Recovery Phase

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

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Exaggerated Follow Through Drill

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

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Timing and Balance Drills for One Skate (V2)

Three drills for better balance in skate skiing, plus an explanation of why many skate balance drills cause skiers to develop poor timing in One Skate (V2).

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Fixing Bad Timing in Good Skiers

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.

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Base Position (One Skate – V2)

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).

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Balancing on the Edge

There's more to balance in skate skiing than balancing on a flat, gliding ski. What's your balance like during the push? Use this drill to detect and correct edging and pushing issues and enjoy better balance throughout the cycle.

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Pole with your hips (V2-One Skate)-REVISED

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

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Speed Skater

Improves balance and weight transfer. 2 options.

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Elastic Elbows

Use elastic bands above the elbows to improve poling mechanics

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Box Drill – Advanced

Endless ways to finesse One Skate and Two Skate

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T-Drill for Edging Power

Drill to coordinate a more powerful and effective leg push.

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Uphill Downhill One Skate (V2) Drill

Learn how to adjust V2-One Skate for different terrain and get a great workout too!

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Three by Three’s

Alternate Double Pole and One Skate (V2).

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Free Skate – Adaptations for Racing

Adjust Free Skate technique for a variety of race situations.

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Uphill Double Pole for Beginner Skate Skiers

By double poling uphill you can accelerate learning V2-One Skate and build important cross-over skills.

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Foot Work for Skate Skiing

Improve balance and relieve sore feet and lower legs in skate skiers.

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Serial Skate Drills

A series of 5 drills to cumulate a range of skills in one training session.

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Blast Off Drill for V2-One Skate

Take a run at V2-One Skate from a double pole launching pad.

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Ankle Flexion in Skate & Classic

Why ankle flexion matters and practical strategies to increase your on-snow ROM.

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Early Season Drill for Balance, Tempo and Timing

Dynamic work on roller skis to improve forward position.

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V2-One Skate: Where to put the emphasis

Accent the power phase, not the glide.

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Straighter Skis in V1-Offset

Postural Positioning in Skate Skiing: Part 2