Synchro Ski

Goal

Poling is smooth and rhythmic. Tempo is adjusted according to resistance (slope/snow conditions) to maintain forward momentum. Both legs and arms contribute to propulsion.

Helps when a skier rushes to compensate for lack of balance. Helps when a skier has trouble coordinating arm and leg movements.

Details

Ski behind the instructor or another skier with good coordination and try to follow their tempo. Try to match the timing of their pole plant.

Variation: Have skiers copy the instructor's movements while everyone is standing in place. This will help skiers get a feel for the movement sequence. Then put it into motion.

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

• Balance 

• Coordination

• Direction Change

• Propulsion

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