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Head racing rowing stories for you to learn the best tactics for overtaking, starting, fending off another crew, maintaining form, race plans, and sprinting for the line. Timestamps 5 Tips for head racing 01:50 Head Racing is fun - we are going to share one tip each for five critical parts of your race. Firstly, the key rule is to practice everything beforehand. DON'T do it in the race for the first time. 03:30 Clarifying your understanding of every call - what it means and how to do it. It's essential everyone in the crew has identical comprehension of the cox's calls. 04:00 Starting the race - Be at race speed as you cross the line - do a moving start (half, half, three quarter, full full slide). - Start close to the crew in front - try one and a half lengths. Position the boat hull to avoid wake from the boat in front's puddles as they come under your riggers. 06:30 Overtaking - Pay attention to your blades if you are on the side closest to the other crew. Avoid clashing blades - adjust your timing so