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This guide provides an in-depth look at the fundamental techniques of rowing at the Stone Bridge Rowing Club. It covers essential positions like the catch, drive, and finish, emphasizing the importance of body alignment and movement. Learn how to effectively use your legs, arms, and shoulders in synchronization for optimum performance. The techniques include tips on maintaining balance, proper hand placement, and the recovery process. Enhance your rowing skills and build strength through expert guidance on the rowing cycle.
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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