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Instructing Rowing Technique Blending the elements of rowing into the rowing action is the art of rowing technique instruction. Here we cover several methods of instruction. While none is preferred to the other, you will note that individuals will respond differently to various forms of instruction. Having a broad range of tools will assist in getting your message across. - the positions through which the body moves. This breaks down the stroke into its constituent elements, assists instruction and helps develop co-ordination.Focus Points - the points of focus for each of the phases and positions of the rowing stroke. This assists in honing the rowing action, adding movement to the Check Points and making the action more fluid. Technique Drills - assist in coordinating the Check Point and Focus Point instruction and smooth the action into one flowing stroke. Technique Calls - ways of expressing the desired technique element which may assist instructors to teach correct rowing style.
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