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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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 *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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 *Glide - Bend the Front Leg*

Keep the front leg bent on the glide to save energy.

 *Make Bicycle & Roller Coaster Dips*

Two easily-made trail features that will challenge your XC-ski students'? balance.

 *Chariot Racing*

A skiing relay in which skiers tow a partner on a toboggan, inner tube or skis.

 *Classic - Poling Gears*

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

A drill in which students literally skip on their skis.

 *Skating - Click the Heels Cue*

Bringing the heels close to each other on every stride will ensure good hip rotation and better balance.

 *Double Poling - Coaching Cue*

A coaching cue that will ensure a long extension and follow-through when double-poling.

 *Diagonal Stride Downhill Kick Dril*

A variation of a standard drill that will improve diagonal stride kick technique.

 *Double Poling Challenge*

A contest in which students compete against themselves to improve the number of "double poles" it takes to cover a distance.

 *Double Poling Technique Tip*

The focus when double poling should be on the first phase ?right after pole plant.

 *Double Poling - Bow to Royalty*

Improve your students double-poling technique by instructing them to bow to royalty, then extend the arms for a complete follow-through.

 *Double Poling - Lean Back on Heels*

Cross country skiers can improve their double-poling glide by leaning backwards at the end of the push phase.