Lane Change Game
Goal
Skier changes direction by rotating body and inside ski to new direction. Leg force is generated by flexing all joints, followed by a quick extension that projects the COM forward and across onto the other ski. Arm and leg action is smooth and rhythmic.
Helps when a skier puts the incorrect ski in the track first, losing momentum.
Details
Find an area or trail where there are at least two tracks. Have skiers follow a leader as they switch back and forth between sets of tracks. The last ski out of the track is the first ski back into next track.
Manoeuvres
Diagonal Stride
Double Pole
One Skate
Skill
Balance
Coordination
Direction Change
Propulsion
Note: Tasks can be adapted to different manoeuvres, skills, and skiers. Try them. Be creative.