Nordic Skiing Technique Tips - One Skate

One Skate Animation
  • Double pole on each leg push.
  • Leg push is equal on both sides.
  • Direction in the first half of the manoeuvre is toward that of the push ski, while in the second half is toward the new direction of travel.
  • Use the same leg action as in the free skate.

These points are taken from "The Instructor's Manual for Teaching Nordic Skiing" put out by CANSI

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