What is a fast catch?

In this video, Olympic rowing coach Brett Crow describes what a fast catch is.
You will learn:

• The components of a fast catch
• Common mistakes rowers and coaches make when striving for a fast catch

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Which is best? Fixed vs Sliders vs RowPerfect

In this video, Olympic rowing coach Brett Crow compares fixed, sliders, and RowPerfect ergos. Yes, he does describe the differences, but as you can see from the list below, this 18-minute video includes so much more.
You will learn:​

• The strengths and weaknesses of each type of ergo
• How to connect the core at the catch
• When to apply pressure in a single, pair, four and eight
• An exercise to improve muscle engagement at the catch
• How to tell if the body is in a strong position
• Exercises to perform on the ergo to enhance connection and power application
• Does proper technique on the erg translate to appropriate technique on the water
• What is a fast catch?
• Technical analysis of three different rowers
• What happens if you miss the catch on the ergo
• The quick way to make changes in your athletes
• Is rowing on an ergo as good as teaching technique on the water
• What good posture on the ergo looks like
• What happens if you slouch on the ergo
• How and when to use the legs, body, and arms during the drive
• Why the speed of you back is so important
• How the length of stroke comes into play on the ergo