Cross Country Ski Technique
Skate and Classic technique videos
1/6/2023 - By Andy Liebner
Taking lessons and watching videos can really help you grasp the complexity of the gliding with ease on snow crystals. 2 years ago, I spent the time to make these and published them, making them free for all to learn and improve from.
Rollerski Technique Clinics, May 21-22
4/23/2022 - By Andy Liebner
Ski Technique review check-up! (on roller skis) 2 days only. Individual and group sessions available. Plus a rollerski time trail!
Rollerski clinic in Indiana
9/21/2020 - By Jeremiah and Lizzie Osteen
As the months get closer to the next season, it is more and more important that we take the time to go over technique and get comfortable on the roller skis before transitioning to the snow.
VIDEO: Improve your Alternate V2 (aka Two Skate)!
12/27/2019 - By Andy Liebner
UPDATED! NEW VIDEO! Andy Liebner gives tips to improve your V2 (or two skates for every pole plant).
VIDEO: Improve your V2 (aka One Skate)!
12/27/2019 - By Andy Liebner
UPDATED! NEW VIDEO! Andy Liebner gives tips to improve your V2 (or one skate for every pole plant)
Mid-Summer Doublepole Technique Check
6/24/2016 - By Judy Geer
No snow around this time of year—just pavement and the various poling machines. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be working on your technique. And with the growing prevalence and importance of double-poling, this seems like a good area to focus on.
Basic herringbone
12/15/2015 - By Mike Muha
The herringbone is used when the terrain is too steep to diagonal stride. There are five basic elements to the herringbone.
Key points to strong cornering
12/8/2015 - By Mike Muha
Four tips for getting around a corner fast! And a couple drills you can do to learn how to ski corners better...
Classic skiing 101: Fundamental body position
12/1/2015 - By Mike Muha
On snow yet? U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish reviews the fundamental body positions and movements for classic skiing technique.
Broad jumping on skis to improve double pole
11/24/2015 - By Bryan Fish
U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish shows a double pole drill that uses the broad jump to teach the rhythm and timing of the double pole. Do this drill on rollerskis on soft grass to get the feel without worrying about falling.
Supple ankles for double poling
11/19/2015 - By Jason Cork, USSA
Have back pain from doublepoling? Jason Cork explains he importance of keeping ankles supple for efficient movement and to avoid chronic back pain.
Better double-poling with supple ankles
11/26/2014 - By USSA
U.S. Ski Team coach Jason Cork explains the importance of keeping ankles supple for efficient movement and to avoid chronic back pain when using the double poling technique.
