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Stone Bridge Rowing Club. The Form of things A Picture Story. Legs compressed Shoulders forward of the hips Arms extended, shoulders match handle Hand lift to place oar (put it in). Catch Position Body Preparation. The Drive Portion.
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Stone Bridge Rowing Club The Form of things A Picture Story
Legs compressed Shoulders forward of the hips Arms extended, shoulders match handle Hand lift to place oar (put it in) Catch Position Body Preparation
The Drive Portion Push w/ Legs, No Shoulder Lift, Stay low, Hang and Uncoil Catch Placement/Body Prep/Leg Shove • After connection (catch) Legs pick up the boat • Shoulder’s level does not change • Arms and upper body connect to the legs • Hang on the handle • After legs whip the back
Drive to Acceleration Accelerate Back, Arms Hang. Then Pickup Drive - Finish As Legs are used up, Back swings to bow • As legs are used up shoulders take leg speed to the bow • Stay tall • Set the shoulders draw the arms • Chin stays up Set the Back, Draw the arm to finish, no hump wrist
Finish to Release • Set Your body • Tall Shoulders, past Hips • No slouch • Finish off body • Elbow up off gunwale • Center off the boat • Shoulders square
Recovery to Catch Hands, shoulders, slide 3/4 slide, body set, from here lengthen slide to full, lift hand to place oar, seat does not stop in stern Catch is the end of the Recovery, Repeat Cycle • After Release • Let boat move • Hands lead the body • Weight swings to stern • Keep balance • Feel boat move under • Pull lightly with toes • Catch is the end of Recovery Tap down over crotch, show the blade face then feather