Instructional Articles

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is fortunate to have unlimited instructional materials at its disposal, courtesy of some of the sport's top athletes, coaches and personal trainers. Here are just a few from the archives of The Water Skier magazine, the official publication of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports.

Slalom

Ski By Faith; Not By Sight

The Opportunity Zone

Running The Course For The First Time

Barefooting

Barefooting Do's And Dont's

One-Foot Wave

Front Flying Dock Start

The Back To Front

The Back Toe Hold

Front Deep-Water Start Behind The Boat

The 360 Degrees Turn

The Back Deep-Water Start

The Front To Back

Kneeboarding

Getting The Most Out Of Your Small Wake Boat

The Basic 10 Skills

The Wake 360

The Wake Front & Wake Back 180

The Secrets Of The Layout

Fitness

Tips For A Healthy Back

Tips To Reduce Early Season Soreness

5 Habits To Add To Your Post-Ski Routine

Training Your Feet

Challenge Yourself With this Calisthenics Workout