Double Pole Drill Progression Nordic Skiing

David Lawrence, XC Ski Academy teaches you a quick double pole progression you can do in just a few minutes. Practice these double pole cross country skiing drills before you ski.

[dapaulson]

Excellent demo or progressions. The same progression works well while teaching a skating technique. That is especially important for high speed starts and long high speed skating to the finish. Good teaching!

[rudychavira]

Nice video, the part where you commit to let your arms catch you is a little tricky at first.

[skigan]

So this is the skiing equivalent of rowing's "pick drill"

[polycrase]

The forceful "slamming" of the poles works much better on the snow than on pavement. After awhile it becomes very jarring and unpleasant. I have found that a smoother application of power through the poles without slamming is more efficient and less shocking on the body. What do you think?