Delaying backswing is hard to do
The power phase is most effective when legs drive first and back follows yet so few masters rowers do this. Why? Timestamps 00:45 Good power…
Category: Technique
Rowing and sculling technique for masters tips and advice
Wing Span versus Height
How tall are you compared to your rowing partner? Height matters – but you also have to compare your arm length. Think of this as…
A perfect rowing stroke
Why I’m not finished yet seeking to improve my rowing technique. Timestamps 00:45 Journey to a perfect stroke There is no stroke I’ve ever taken…
Video Analysis Software
Many coaches started doing rowing video analysis markup with a tool called Coaches Eye – sadly it was withdrawn September 2022 and so we have…
Mixed crew blade parallels
Discover how to adjust your blade parallels when rowing in a mixed crew to get the oar arcs as similar as possible. Timestamps 01:00 Goal…
Improving finishes for sweep
Get better at extracting the oar without being splashy and frantic. And why your elbow position is of critical importance. Timestamps 00:45 Finishes for sweep…
Elbow and forearm position
I saw this post online from a respected coach and we discussed it in the Coach Mastermind group discussion. What do you see in the…
What to expect from rowing as you age
Masters rowing is about rowing with adaptations. Timestamps: 00:45 Grant Faulkner quote: The speed the clock moves forwards and the things it takes away. Masters…
The stages of learning masters rowing
The three stages of masters rowing and a checklist of the skills learned in each stage – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Timestamps 01:00 What will happen…
Rowing and Alexander Technique
Meet Jonathan Drake who teaches rowing using Alexander Technique methods. Timestamps 01:00 Jonathan is an expert in rowing, Tai Chi and the Alexander Technique. His…