Why finishes are key for big boats
Rowing a quad, four or an eight? To get good speed and rhythm, you must have good finishes.
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00:45 Finishes for big boats
You row them differently than small boats.
Finish together -…
Journey to a perfect rowing stroke
Why I’m not finished yet seeking to improve my rowing technique.
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00:45 There is no stroke I’ve ever taken which is perfect yet why do I keep trying?
My rowing started as…
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.
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01:00 Roger Watts told me “oars are still creating hazards to…
Ways to activate your glutes for rowing
How to use your glutes in rowing.
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00:45 Are your glutes activating?
David Frost (webinar speaker – Functional Movement for over 60s) said Are your glutes ‘along for the ride’?
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Are your glutes working – how do you know if they are working?
Rushing in the rowing stroke
We continue our mini-series on speed murdering mistakes in rowing and sculling. Part two follows last week’s deep dive into blades on the surface …. this week we take a look at Rushing Off The Back. What, how, causes, cures. Timestamps 01:00 These issues are straightforward to resolve. As a coach I can see the […]
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 […]