you should be focusing on sitting up and initiating the stroke with the hip. The young lady (1:20-1:30) is riding her knee. Meaning, she is putting weight on the front leg when she is in the reach. This motion drives the boat down and increases resistance and slows the boat. To start, there should not be any reach till the hip is in motion. Initiation with the hip will assist in a smoother recovery and help with balance.
![Technique- Positive Angle (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jG3pVCuf1i4/mqdefault.jpg)
![Technique- Positive Angle (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](/img/tr.png)
![Practice with a Paddler- Connor Kitching (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nhlUi80FOWk/mqdefault.jpg)
![Technique- Rhythm and Efficiency (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0aQ3kY4fm0s/mqdefault.jpg)
![Practice with a Paddler- Gannon Erickson (Gig Harbor, WA) [Gig Harbor Canoe Kayak Race Team]](/img/n.gif)
Thanks for sharing these drills. It's amazing how much these athletes need to think about while paddling!! Always impressive!
Keep the videos coming coaches, you’re providing the much needed expertise and exposure to our wonderful sport.
you should be focusing on sitting up and initiating the stroke with the hip. The young lady (1:20-1:30) is riding her knee. Meaning, she is putting weight on the front leg when she is in the reach. This motion drives the boat down and increases resistance and slows the boat. To start, there should not be any reach till the hip is in motion. Initiation with the hip will assist in a smoother recovery and help with balance.