Rowingchat

Moving up the skill ladder from beginner to intermediate and then advanced requires improved skill. These 9 drills are essential for you to master, and to revisit regularly. 01:00 The skills ladder - a helpful concept Execution to a high standard is the main difference between advanced scullers and beginners. 04:45 Nine Essential Rowing drills 1 - Legs Only - from the catch to legs straight. Watch for keeping shoulders sternward of the hips. Do it square blades for beginners and the most advanced single scullers. 2 - Legs and Back Only - keep the arms straight. Teaches the transition from leg drive to adding the back swing. This helps to recruit other muscles into the stroke power delivery. Variant - 10 strokes legs only, 10 strokes legs and back rowing. 3 - Wide Grip - sweep inside hand down the shaft; sculling hands on end of rubber grip or on the shaft. This increases the load in sculling to help to feel the grip connection at the catch - notice when the oars are in the water. Sweep it's useful to teac