Reverse rowing

Reverse rowing is always done with the convex side of the blade. The main reason for this is that the hands do not lose their fixation on the grip and therefore the position of the blade is known to the rower. This makes it possible to maneuver quickly and smoothly, even if this requires alternating strokes and reverse strokes. When retrieving the blade, care is taken to ensure that the blade tip just touches the water. Thus, the blade is not held completely vertical, but has a slight slope with the water. Basically just like in a hard riding speedboat. As a result, the blade tends to go to the surface. 

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	Balance
	Stroke rate