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The rowing stroke (J-stroke) |
The proper rowing stroke - called J-stroke for didactic reasons - is the preferred rowing stroke recommended by this app. The J-stroke is performed in one continuous motion from catch up to (and including) initial away. The point where the draw ends (and pauses), on ¼ seat, is called the rest point. The rest point may have a little pause or hesitation in the continuity of the stroke. A stroke performed with this rest point in mind looks like a lying J, () hence the name.
The Australian stroke - with the distinctive stop after the finish - is a stroke that is not suitable for the majority of rowers. The reasons for this are the following:
The J-stroke is described in the following paragraphs.
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Hands |
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Recovery |
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Catch |
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Draw |
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Finish |
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Balance |
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Stroke rate |
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Rhythm |