Rushing and shoulder lifting
What you do on the recovery affects what you do on the power phase.
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00:45 What you do on the recovery
What you do as you approach the catch is likely the…
Why delaying back swing is hard
The power phase is most effective when legs drive first and back follows yet so few masters rowers do this. Why?
Timestamps
00:45 Good power phase requirements
The alignment of the womens double…
Why rowers sky at the catch
Why rowers push the handles down at the catch causing the blade to sky – and how to fix it.
Timestamps
01:00 Roger Watts told me “oars are still creating hazards to…
Giving Rowing Feedback
Coaching adults makes it hard to give feedback. Three things to consider. Timestamps 00:45 Masters may not have a coach. We help each other with in-boat coaching. There isn’t an obvious person who is a leader. Feedback is a delicate topic. Some people may not want to hear what you have to say and you […]
Open palm rowing drill
Upskill your technique with some self-coached drills. This week we focus on your hand holding the handle – fingers flat on the recovery. Timestamps 00:30 The open palm drill helps with getting improved skill handling the oars and sculls in the boat is key to improving your boat comfort. It sorts out your grip and […]
Focus on whole crew or an individual
5 dos and don’ts for. crew alignment… when to coach the whole crew versus coach one individual. Timestamps 01:00 When in a mixed ability crew it can be challenging, especially if you think you’re the least experienced. Working on one thing for the whole crew at the same time created common endeavour in the boat. […]