How to Row Program

 

Recovery /Preparation - Step 4 - Slide

Points to note

Exercise

First one-third of slide is recovery from power stroke and  should be preparation for transition to the next power stroke. Past the one third slide the balance should go to the feet. Legs act as springs being compressed. Control is gained by awareness. The knees, about 100 mm apart. The legs control the preparation for the next stroke. The slide speed slows as the rower prepares to place the blade. The blades are turned square, the handle being turned in the hands. The blade is placed by a lifting of the arms.

From the back, row the stroke steps to the placement of blade in the water. As often as possible. Take time between exercises.

Smooth transition from Preparation to Power is the aim.