yes, helpful - eg. handle pressure on the gate to push up the slide; & thank you for starting to improve your vids .... by actually SHOW-ing instead of just a TALK-ing head; maybe a bit more slo-mo with some video annotations would get the value-add up a bit more
These two rowers need to get the slides under their butts closer to the stops so that they aren't reaching so much for the catch and risking lower back strain/injury.
I see no reason why not, in principle it's only the timing that's off. What the only difference is, from what I can see, the way you would place the blade, with a scull boat you use both arms and with a sweep boat you place it with one (either outer arm or inner arm).
Going up to the catch really slowly from half slide, then pushing (pressure) into the gate in order to place the blades - this in turn will push you into the footplate since you're pushing of the gate forwards (the gates are behind you since you will be catching at the front). This will give a sense of control to place the blades in. Then practice placing blades earlier and earlier until you start to back your blades in. Then catch a fraction later than that and you'll have an essentially perfect catch.
Good drill. However using the words "pulling yourself up to the catch" can be misleading and cause new problems with posture and relaxation at the catch and could even result in producing a check. Easing up or rolling up to the catch may be better.
Just what I needed, love it!
yes, helpful - eg. handle pressure on the gate to push up the slide; & thank you for starting to improve your vids .... by actually SHOW-ing instead of just a TALK-ing head; maybe a bit more slo-mo with some video annotations would get the value-add up a bit more
These two rowers need to get the slides under their butts closer to the stops so that they aren't reaching so much for the catch and risking lower back strain/injury.
Wonderful video. Is the principle the same for sweep boats? Cheers!
I see no reason why not, in principle it's only the timing that's off. What the only difference is, from what I can see, the way you would place the blade, with a scull boat you use both arms and with a sweep boat you place it with one (either outer arm or inner arm).
I’m just not following what the drill is. Would someone please explain in different terms? Thanks
Yes I have the same question. Not quite grasping it from the description.
Going up to the catch really slowly from half slide, then pushing (pressure) into the gate in order to place the blades - this in turn will push you into the footplate since you're pushing of the gate forwards (the gates are behind you since you will be catching at the front). This will give a sense of control to place the blades in.
Then practice placing blades earlier and earlier until you start to back your blades in. Then catch a fraction later than that and you'll have an essentially perfect catch.
A visual would help… not sure I get it
Good drill. However using the words "pulling yourself up to the catch" can be misleading and cause new problems with posture and relaxation at the catch and could even result in producing a check. Easing up or rolling up to the catch may be better.
You can fix it in 10 minutes if you get it right!! hahahahh...