On Water Rowing Drills
On Water Rowing Drills 1. Square blades gradual build up: This warm up is very short and effective. It gradually starts you from arms only rowing to full slide rowing. Depending on skill level you can complete this exercise in pairs or full crew. It goes in the method listed below -Arms only square blades -Arms and bodies square blades -1/4 slide square blades -1/2 slide square blades -3/4 slide square blades - Full slide square blades At the end of the exercise you are already rowing full slide so it is easy to continue. 2. Feet out: By removing your feet from the shoes this exercise allows you to experiment with the amount of lay back and rock over. -Take feet out of shoes -Row in pairs or fours experimenting with your balance. 3. 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 slide checks This exercise allows you to break up the stroke and focus on the individual elements. You stop at your allocated slide length and resume the stroke when your coxswain calls. Thi...