Backsplash – more or less?
Rowers and coaches dispute the benefits of making a backsplash when placing the oars into the water at the catch. Why? How can you find…
Tag: rowing technique
Staying focused on power & technique
It’s head racing season. Staying focused on the power and technique during a race. What are the best race plan calls to manage fade. Timestamps…
Stroke Cycle – The Drive
Continuing our series about the rowing and sculling stroke and what each phase should look and feel like plus drills on how to coach yourself…
How to Run a Recreational Rowing Group
Timestamps 02:30 This Past Week – what we do to advocate for masters rowing. The March programs are ready including a focus on the pelvis…
Rowing finish posture
This week’s podcast is about maintaining your posture at the finish, particularly your back angle. Timestamps 01:00 This Past Week – what we do to…
Functional Movement Assessment for Masters
A free webinar by Faster Masters Rowing on 27th January 2022. Test yourself When you sign up there’s a free ebook for you to download…
Rowing Body Sequence
Troubleshooting – body sequencing for rowing and sculling. Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/register/podcast-supporter/ Timestamps 03:00 This past week – Learn to row classes;…
Rowing technique makes my brain hurt!
When coaching masters, I often find that they over-think the coaching instructions they receive. This can be tested by asking the athletes to “think about…
Rowing layback or swing?
Which is better Layback or swing? Experts explain the difference and how to pick which you need for your rowing and sculling. Timestamps 03:50 This…
Finger strength in rowing
Rowers need to have strong fingers to control the oars. Our expert coaches, Marlene and Rebecca, explain – exercises to improve finger and forearm strength…