Ski Videos and Tutorials
If you are interested in learning how to ski, the best place to start is by looking at what the top-level skiers do and checking out all the helpful videos and coaching notes below.Videos of On Snow and Dryland Technique and Drills. These provide some great suggestions you can use with your skiers (click below)
Dryland Training videos from RNST Coaches:
Short dryland training videos from RNST Coaches
5 key movements in cross-country skiing
Fitness Exercise for Fundamental Movement Skills:
7 fitness exercise videos from US Ski and Snowboard Assoc
Double Pole
Double Pole Visualization 2015 Lake Placid 3:49
Caldwell and Bjoergren DP Comparison 1:01
V2 Skate Videos
WC 2015 V2 3:37 (shows how to follow in a pack)
2016 NSF V2a – “Enkeldans” 2:17
WC 2015 V2 alt transitions 2:43
V1 Skate Videos
V1 Skate highlights from 2013-14 season
Women's V1 Seefeld freeze frames 1:12 (w Jessie Diggins)
Nice set of videos on basic technique from Nordic Ski Lab can be found here:
So if you think you can ski, check out this video from Norway. These are 15-16 year old skiers on their agility course. So this is what we need to do for fun!
Coaching Notes
Fundamental Ski Movements: Coach Jim Bennett put together a great summary of the 5 key movements in cross country skiing along with suggestions for drills. These movements and drills are a key part of the CXC Coaches Training and Certification course. During dryland, after the warm-up, we'll be leading the skiers through these at every practice. On-snow, it's a great way to start your session with your group of skiers.
RNST Ski Skills Checklist: A short list of of the key elements for the 5 techniques: home position, double pole, V1, V2-Alt, and V2.
Dryland Ski Practice Ideas: Coach Darald Bothun has put together some drills for dryland practices.
Helpful Guides on Ski Technique/Dryland Training
Nordic Skiing Technique by Henry Walker