This research paper explores the relationship between short-duration cross-country skiing tests and overall performance in young skiers. The authors investigated whether specific on-snow tests, such as maximal skiing speed, could predict performance in young athletes between the ages of 10 and 16. The study involved 58 young skiers who completed a variety of tests including short sprints in different techniques, a classic 1,160-meter race, and a 3,000-meter skating race with an agility course. The results revealed significant correlations between short-duration skiing sprint performance and overall skiing performance, particularly in the uphill V1 skating technique for both boys and girls. The findings highlight the importance of developing short-duration maximal speed in youth cross-country skiers, suggesting that these simple, non-invasive tests can be beneficial for identifying and training talented young skiers.
Stöggl Roland, Müller Erich, Stöggl Thomas
Technique and maximal skiing speed for youth cross-country skiing performance
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2023.1133777
ISSN=2624-9367
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