Technique Analysis of Member Submitted Videos

This video explores Lori’s diagonal stride, highlighting weight-forward balance, a right-left difference in tail lift, and what that says about timing and glide. Coach Dasha leads a short at-home progression with to sync soft knees, ankle flexion and opposite arm-leg swing.

Kyle’s diagonal stride is already very strong, which shows how solid fundamentals open up new options for refining technique. This video explores how to move beyond the basics by deepening shin angles to increase forward positioning and eliminating the “pop” that wastes energy during the kick. By focusing on directing all your power into forward momentum rather than upward movement, you can develop a more efficient, energetic rhythm and better control over how you set your wax pocket.

This video explores Emmanuel’s diagonal stride, highlighting key landmarks, a late kick, and simple cues like the invisible wall and stride triangle to keep the stride moving forward.

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Comparison of the same athlete, striding up the same hill, on two different laps during a ski race in France.