skating step

Technique that allows the cross-country skier to drive forward by pushing to the side like a skater; it is faster than the diagonal step.

gliding phase

Transition phase between two pushes; the skier returns the take-off leg to its initial position while moving the support ski forward.

skating kick

Side kick executed by leaning on the inside of one ski while keeping the body weight on the other ski.

diagonal step

Classic cross-country skiing technique; the skis remain parallel except in sharp turns or steep climbs.

pushing phase

Rapid repetition of the pushing phase increases the skier’s speed.

gliding phase

Transition phase between two pushes; the skier returns the take-off leg to its initial position while moving the support ski forward.

pushing phase

Thrusting movement that begins by quickly pushing the take-off leg backwards; the skier alternates this movement from one leg to the other.