Decent Rowing Podcast Rowing Balance, Bladework and Exercises
Apr 29, 2021
Lachlan and Ken dive into the art of balancing in rowing, emphasizing precise bladework and team synchronization. They reveal how minor individual adjustments can drastically influence boat stability. Drills like the slap catch are explored, highlighting the necessity of coordinated movements. The chat also covers essential techniques for both novice and elite crews, including grip relaxation and essential warm-up drills like roll-ups. Finally, the importance of timing for better crew coordination is front and center, ensuring all rowers can improve their performance.
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Keep Blades Level for Balance
- Make sure all rowers keep their blade handle heights equal during recovery for better balance.
- Avoid overlapping individual small movements in the crew to prevent the boat from becoming unbalanced.
Synchronize Blade Exit
- Practice tapping blades out together at the finish to synchronize blade exit timing.
- Use drills like tapping out followed by rocking over to improve crew coordination and balance.
Clothing Affects Rowing Balance
- Bulky clothing around the stomach can disrupt balance at the finish by limiting movement.
- Tight, layered clothing is better for maintaining clean, synchronized tapping at the finish.