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STROKE REFERENCE CHART USE THIS PAGE TO REFERENCE THE DIFFERENT STROKES AND THEIR CORRECT FORM. Strokes break down into three categories. 1/ Strokes for momentum. 2/ Strokes for maneuvering. 3/ Strokes for support. As you progress, you will join strokes to incorporate all three of these criteria.. Note: The best stroke is the stroke that gets the job done efficiently, effectively and safely.
FORWARD. |
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Wind up torso - extend arm for good 'catch'. |
Unwind torso- drive paddle and boat forwards. |
SWEEP.
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| Wind up torso. |
Push boat away from paddle blade. |
STATIC DRAWS.
(Also: Bow, Stern & Sculling draws.)
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Turn your trunk the way you want to go. Paddle blade is deep. |
BRACING
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LOW - Push down on paddle. |
HIGH - Pull up on paddle. |
LOW BRACE TURN
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Under way - sweep, followed by low brace position. |
SCULLING for SUPPORT
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Useful practice stroke.. |
... confidence and skill builder. |
REVERSE (also REVERSE SWEEP)
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Wind, Unwind torso. |
BOW & STERN RUDDERS
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Under way - static paddle at the bow. |
Under way - static paddle at the stern. |
SIDE SLIP or DRAW on the MOVE
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Under way - pull boat towards paddle. |
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