• Completely move body weight from a balanced position on one ski to a balanced position over the other ski.
• Keep the recovery foot un-weighted until it is just in front of the support foot.
• Balance completely over the support leg during the glide phase.
• Maintain the same forward lean of the torso throughout the stride cycle.
• At the end of the push phase, form a straight line with the push leg and torso from the shoulder to the snow.
• As the legs pass each other to begin the push phase, make sure that the hip is in front of the ankle of the support foot.
• Return the recovery leg forward as quickly and forcefully as possible.
• During the glide, straighten the front knee to minimize the muscular effort of the support leg.
• Preload (flex) the push leg to enhance the power of muscle contraction early in the stride.
• Work the arms with a relatively straight front-to-back motion; keep the hand at or below shoulder height in front when planting the pole.
• Follow through completely with the arms from shoulder extension at the front to pole release at the back.
• Flex the elbow joint to provide power to the first half of the poling push.

Make precise and coordinated body movements -- given the terrain and tempo -- to ensure maximum efficiency.