Category Archives: Technique

Good ergo rowing technique – or not?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetA recent promotion by GB Rowing sponsors, Siemens uses a photo of a girl on an erg which is just plain bad technique. Why on earth can’t the leading rowing nation show good technique in its publicity photography? What is … Continue reading →

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The Rowing Stroke Cycle: Part 6 – grip

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetRowing grip in drive Grip is the way we hold the handles of the oar or scull as we row. The oar is the lever we use to move the boat; the grip connects us to the oar and thus … Continue reading →

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The Rowing Stroke Cycle: Part 5 – recovery

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetRecover; The importance of the recovery and how it fits in the rowing and sculling stroke The recovery is the part of the stroke where the rowers let the boat move and prepare for the next stroke. This happens during … Continue reading →

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The Rowing Stroke Cycle: Part 4 – finish

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetFinishing the rowing and sculling stroke The finish is the final part of the drive where the rower draws the handle(s) in towards his body. The finish is also where the blade is taken out of the water. The finish occurs at that point … Continue reading →

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The Rowing Stroke Cycle: Part 3 – drive

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetThe drive phase is the part of the stroke where the athletes move the boat. This happens during the time the blades are in the water: from the time the blades are placed in the water at the catch to … Continue reading →

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Guest post: Carlos Dinares – How low rate ‘steady state’ rowing makes you FAST

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetYesterday I asked you to write down your reasons for doing low rate training.  Got your answers ready?  The reason why we row at 18 and 20 strokes a minute most of the time for me is….. Let’s start by … Continue reading →

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The Rowing Stroke Cycle: Part 1 – posture

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetA six part series on the Rowing and Sculling Stroke Cycle.  We review all the movements that go into making the rowing and sculling stroke.  Each post will publish on Mondays and is designed for rowing coaches and athletes who … Continue reading →

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Improve your coxing skills with FREE email advice

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetAndy Probert is a top British coxswain, and he is sharing his years of experience with you, in an email series. Getting a top coxswain to coach your crew is perfect for coaches at rowing clubs, school or universities with … Continue reading →

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How to coach connection for rowing and sculling

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetWe’ve got a great tutorial for you today – how to improve your athletes’ ability to ‘connect’ to the water at the catch of the power phase. The information comes from a rowing seminar hosted last weekend at the Kossev … Continue reading →

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Slide bites and rowers bum

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetSlide bites or how to spot a rower walking down the street . . . Ok, picture this – it’s summertime.  You’re walking downtown and ahead of you is a girl (or guy – you choose): tall, bronzed, lean, athletic-looking … Continue reading →

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