Shifting Gears

Goal

Transition occurs smoothly with continuous movement of the limbs. Tempo is adjusted depending on resistance.  All techniques are demonstrated according to resistance.

Helps when a skier has trouble changing tempo (usually too late) and does not effeciently maintain forward momentum.

Details

Look ahead and see changing terrain features to shift gears/change stance in advance.

Manoeuvres

• Bounding Diagonal Stride 

• Diagonal Skate 

• Diagonal Stride 

• Double Pole 

• Free Skate 

• Herringbone 

• Offset 

• One Step Double Pole 

• One Skate 

• Skate Turn 

• Step Turn 

• Two Skate

Skill

• Coordination 

• Propulsion

Note: Tasks can be adapted to different manoeuvres, skills, and skiers. Try them. Be creative.