Taking regular strokes, have the rowers close their eyes. This will force them to focusing on feeling for and hearing the cues needed to row together, and may also allow them to relax, especially in the upper body. Note In blind boats, either ensure a coach is watching and giving any required steering commands, or […]
Catch Placement
Start at the finish, with the boat stationary and blades squared and buried. Then take one full recovery, ending with the blades buried at the catch. Do not take a stroke, but reset to the finish. Watch for correct posture, timing and handle heights. Repeat as needed. Note To ensure the boat is set during […]
Rusties
Take a full stroke, but pause at bodies over on the recovery. From here reverse direction back to the finish, then complete the recovery all the way to the catch and repeat. The blades should be off the water throughout all of the extended recovery, challenging the rowers to stay balanced. This also emphasizes rhythm […]
Cut the Cake
Take a full stroke, but at bodies over on the recovery, reverse direction back to the finish, then complete the recovery all the way to the catch and repeat. The blades should be off the water throughout all of the extended recovery, challenging the rowers to stay balanced. This also emphasizes rhythm and moving together.