Recovery

Question 1

Progression from arms only, arms and body, 1/4 slide, 1/2 slide, full slide

Answer 1

encourages crew to move through different positions of stroke together

Question 2

Full slide, back down to arms only and back out

Answer 2

helps stability

Question 3

In part of full crew, include different slide lengths, counting out loud.

Answer 3

encourages boat stability

Question 4

Everyone stopping at the same point/position together

Answer 4

encourages crew to move through different positions of stroke together

Question 5

Square, feather, square at check

Answer 5

ensure correct handle height and separates inside/outside hand movements

Question 6

Progress from on water to 2cm off, 5cm, 10cm, 20cm

Answer 6

helps stability, ensures flat handle path

Question 7

Full rotation of handle; feather, upside down, reverse, square

Answer 7

promotes better blade control and skill

Question 8

Inside hand down shaft toward gate

Answer 8

creates more load with less leverage (also encourages working around the pin [sweep])

Question 9

Change between square and feather blades every stroke

Answer 9

consistent handle path whether blade is square of feathered

Question 10

Tap head on recovery with outside hand

Answer 10

better awareness and feeling of the role of each hand

Question 11

Single stroke from catch or a preceding roll up

Answer 11

appreciate connection out front

Question 12

Romanian rowing, super fast hands away, super slow slide

Answer 12

exaggerate rhythm of recovery

Question 13

Feather, square, feather, square, place

Answer 13

Controls handle shape (outside hand) while inside feathers