The Science of Good Rowing Technique
In this 48-minute Conference Session from November 2023, WAIS (Western Australia Institute of Sport) Rowing Head Coach Jamie Hewlett and WAIS Performance Scientist Martyn Binnie unpack the Science of Good Rowing Technique.
You will learn:
– Fundamentals of how the rower affects the boat
– What elite coaches measure
– How to conceptually think about the rowing stroke
– Technical components of boat acceleration
– How to read boat acceleration traces
– How gate biomechanics relate to technique
– Elite crews vs Novice crews, what to look for
– How to use boat acceleration measurements to facilitate technique changes
– How to use the data without overloading the athlete
– Elements of quick catch
– How to get a clean finish
– Effective stroke length vs total stroke length
– Sequencing around the back-turn for a good catch
– How to read force graphs
– Elite force graphs vs novice
– 2 Aspects of a Good Catch Connection
– Key points for a good catch connection from singles through to eights