Concept2-Sailing Rowing Guide.indd - Fletcher Sport Science

Section 3 Getting Started
3.3 Technique continued
The Finish
Lean back slightly, legs flat,
handle drawn to the body.
Forearms horizontal. You are
now ready to take the next
stroke. The full stroke cycle
is pictorially displayed on
the opposite page.
The body stops
levering back
The arms draw the handle
past the knees and then
strongly to the body, returning
to the Finish position. Legs
flat, forearms horizontal.
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The Recovery
Half Slide Continue sliding forward
maintaining arm and body position.
Quarter Slide AFTER the arms have fully
extended and the body has rocked
forward, slide forward maintaining arm
and body position. Hands, Body then Slide.
Body rocks forward The arms are relaxed
and extend fully. The body rocks forward
from the hips.
Arms extend forward
The Finish Lean back slightly, legs flat,
handle drawn to the body.
The Stroke Cycle In Detail
Three Quarter Slide Continue sliding
forward maintaining arm and body
position.
Holding the back in position draw the
handle into the chest.
The Drive
Full Slide - the begnning Shins vertical
with body pressed up to the legs. The
arms are straight and relaxed. The
position should feel comfortable.
Start of the Drive The legs push down
and the body begins to lever back.
The Drive Continued The legs continue
to push as the body levers back. The
arms remain straight.
The Drive Continued The legs continue
to push as the body levers back. The
arms remain straight.
The body stops levering back. The arms
draw the handle to the body as the
handle is drawn past the knees.