Help needed with sliding too far.

pulprower · Post by **pulprower** » April 30th, 2007, 5:53 am

Goodaye, I am new to rowing and would like some advise about sliding too far forward. Sometimes I can feel my seat hit my ankles which I know is wrong from watching technique videos. I also think this may cause me to have no catch at the beginning of the drive.
If there is any thoughts I can use or training that will help It would be greatly appreaciated. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Sean Seamus · Post by **Sean Seamus** » April 30th, 2007, 1:52 pm

keep heels down

for a few weeks anyway, keep them down as if they are GLUED

then after a while, a few weeks or months, let them rise a tiny bit at the catch - if you like - and get them back down as fast as possible as you drive through the heels

Not every one will agree with this entirely, but it will address the issue you presented

Snail Space · Post by **Snail Space** » May 1st, 2007, 4:29 am

pulprower wrote:Sometimes I can feel my seat hit my ankles

Wow! You must be much more supple than I am.

Andy Nield · Post by **Andy Nield** » May 1st, 2007, 5:46 am

Put tape on the rail, then you'll feel a slight bump as the wheels go over it if you go too far forwards.

bscastro · Post by **bscastro** » May 1st, 2007, 7:23 am

Also, you can focus on slower recovery, keeping your stroke rate low. Then focus on the deceleration as you get to the catch position. Besides the other great advice, it takes practice and focus.

Best regards,
Bryan

jamesg · Post by **jamesg** » May 1st, 2007, 12:08 pm

PR,
Make sure you are recovering with the right sequence: hands away, swing, and only lift the knees when your hands have cleared them, then come forward slowly to vertical shins. Relax but keep your back straight at all times feeling as if it's arched in, so NO slump.
This technique puts weight on your feet where it belongs, and you in a strong position, so that the catch can be effective with less risk of injury.
To get the feel, try a few pulls from a dead stop, starting 20-30cm short of full reach.
If you feel you are working much harder, good.

pulprower · Post by **pulprower** » May 2nd, 2007, 4:30 am

Thanks for the replies, I will work on a few of the ideas and keep working on good technique. Something tells me it will be ongoing trying to get a perfect stroke just like my Golf swing.
Thanks again.

Andy Nield · Post by **Andy Nield** » May 2nd, 2007, 10:19 am

If your stroke looks like your golf swing you have problems in at least one of them!

MomofJBN · Post by **MomofJBN** » May 2nd, 2007, 12:55 pm

LOL, Andy.

But seriously, I do find that like golf or skiing, working on technique is an ongoing battle.

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