It is always a trade off between having the optimum catch angle and being able to have enough space between the hands at the finish to get a clean finish.
Question: When "spreading out your arms" is the rower applying force laterally against the oar handle/ oar lock? Or, simply relying on body position at the finish, boat speed under the seat and posterior leg strength?
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It is always a trade off between having the optimum catch angle and being able to have enough space between the hands at the finish to get a clean finish.
Question: When "spreading out your arms" is the rower applying force laterally against the oar handle/ oar lock? Or, simply relying on body position at the finish, boat speed under the seat and posterior leg strength?
Yes we've found that a small amount of lateral force helps throughout the stroke on the recovery especially
What is the overlay app used in these videos?
is there a higher risk of losing low back position if you move closer to the stern of the boat during the catch?
Hi. What do you mean by losing low back position?
@@DecentRowing lower back flexion during the catch, its been known to cause low back pain. i can share the article if you'd like
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