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 *Low Iron & Anaerobic Training*

Low iron affects anaerobic as well as aerobic performance, because iron is a component of a lactic acid reducing enzyme in the muscles.
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 *Blizzard Cue for XC Ski Lean*

A coaching cue to get your students leaning forward over their skis for good glide while diagonal striding.
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 *Classic - Poling Gears*

As speed increases in the classic technique, the arms straighten, almost like changing gears on a bike.
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 *Skating - Power Machine Drill*

Pushing a partner from behind develops an out-and- back skating motion and good weight transfer from ski to ski.
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 *Downhills - Snowplow Turn Cue*

A teaching cue for downhill snowplow turns is to point an imaginary basketball, held between the knees.
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 *Falling - How to Get Up*

Techniques for getting back up after falling on a hill.
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 *Downhills - Teaching Progression*

Teach beginners to be comfortable on downhills by having them descend increasingly higher portions of a hill.
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 *Skating - Soccer Dribbling Drill*

Dribbling a soccer ball with skis teaches the correct stance and movement patterns for the skating technique.
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 *Classic - Weight on Front Foot*

When striding forward in the classic technique, students should feel their weight shift onto the entire length of their front foot, not just the ball of the foot.
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 *Skating - The Waiter Drill*

A drill that teaches your skate-skiers to keep their shoulders level as they move from ski to ski.
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 *Hang on to the Handle Drill*

Tipsy beginners can develop their confidence by grasping a pole held by two steadier skiers.
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 *Peaking: Don’t Run Faster*

Don’t allow athletes to run faster-than-normal intervals when peaking for major competitions.
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 *Balance - Scooter Drill Variations*

Three variations of the scooter drill that will improve your students’ ability to balance on their XC skis.
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 *Balance - Nose, Knees, Toes Cue*

Aligning their "Knee and nose over their toes" will put your skiers in a stable position for a long, balanced glide.

 *XC Ski - Diagonal Stride Kick Cue*

A coaching cue for better leg drive in the diagonal stride.
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