Coaching the expert
Is this as good as I’m going to get? Expert surgeon Atul Gawande finds his answer in coaching.… Read More Coaching the expert
Category: Technique
Improving rowing technique when you don’t have a coach
My 7 tips for scullers going it alone.… Read More Improving rowing technique when you don’t have a coach
Rowing deep – no longer a drag?
While FISA has approved the use of blade foils that stop you from rowing deep, I’m still waiting for the virtual coxswain.… Read More Rowing deep – no longer a drag?
Rhythm in rowing
What is rhythm? How do we get good rhythm in the boat? And in a crew boat, whose responsibility is it? … Read More Rhythm in rowing
Pocock on Redgrave
When Stan Pocock says, “I don’t think you’re ever going to see anything much better than this”, I pay attention.… Read More Pocock on Redgrave
Sculling symmetry
One lazy glute
Is slow to fire…… Read More Sculling symmetry
Pocock on planting the blade
“The common misconception of planting the blade in the water before driving on it with the legs is a very dangerous one.”… Read More Pocock on planting the blade
Squaring early
How to square the blade on demand, and the now unpopular flip catch… Read More Squaring early
Learning to row
Chin up
Shoulders down
Relax your neck
Don’t frown … … Read More Learning to row
Rating high
A little training exercise to sharpen your bladework and fine motor handling reactions.… Read More Rating high
Robin Williams on technique
Get ready for a rowing box-set binge-fest.… Read More Robin Williams on technique
Row like a Kiwi
Coach Noel Donaldson on New Zealand rowing. And why you should watch your blade. … Read More Row like a Kiwi
Leonard Cohen and the 6 chords of rowing
What can we learn from the story of how “an indifferent guitar player” improved his skill? Do the basics well. Really well. … Read More Leonard Cohen and the 6 chords of rowing
Feeling the water
Oars make it a little harder to feel the water, but does swimming have some parallels with rowing? And what is ‘boat feel’?… Read More Feeling the water
Legs down first
Yes, many of us have been horizontal at Henley (Pimm’s will do that to you) but probably not in a single scull.… Read More Legs down first
Nice and fast – Thomas Lange
You don’t have to row beautifully to win races. But here’s someone who does both. … Read More Nice and fast – Thomas Lange
Quality over quantity for older rowers
As we get older, we can’t continually increase the volume and intensity of training—what we can do is spend time learning to row better, says Marlene Royle.… Read More Quality over quantity for older rowers
Arms-only rowing
Here’s a nice video of arms-only rowing, for both sculling and sweep. … Read More Arms-only rowing
Relaxing during the recovery
Merry Christmas! Eat well, keep your fluids up and remember to relax during the recovery. … Read More Relaxing during the recovery
Splashing at the catch
Back splash, forward splash, v-splash, no splash? Should you be splashing out this Christmas?… Read More Splashing at the catch
Front-end drills to get connected
I’ve had a mini breakthrough. I’m finally starting to get more connected to the water at the catch. Taking all pressure off the handles and doing front-end drills helped. … Read More Front-end drills to get connected
Swing it, swing it, swing that thing!
It makes no difference if you’re sweet or hot
Just keep that rhythm
Give it everything you got
It don’t mean a think if you ain’t got that swing…… Read More Swing it, swing it, swing that thing!
How rowing has changed in 18 years
“The technique is very different now, especially in the single.” – Marcel Hacker… Read More How rowing has changed in 18 years
Vertical shins
Kim Crow at the catch … Read More Vertical shins
Square-blade phobia
There’s no doubt about it – square blading can be beautiful. But, boy, can it be ugly too.… Read More Square-blade phobia
Old-Fart Rowing 