THE CATCH:
A quick aggressive movement w/outside hand heading up towards individual in front.1. A punching motion.
2. Visualize the shape of the bow of the boat.
3. Shoulder's should be parellel to oarhandle @ catch.
4. Inside arm slightly bent to help length/body turn & eliminate checking.
5. Shoulder's squared w/slight upward look to outside shoulder,to lever the oar.
6. 1/3 turn of torso,
7. Achieve
"RELAXED C" look through upper & mid back.8. Chin-up,head & eyes looking slightly out @ your work.
9. Shin's perpendicular to hull.
10. No downward movement of hands @ catch.
11. Slight acceleration of the outside hand 2-3" b-4 blade touches H2O.
THE BLADE @ THE CATCH:
1. The blade should be completely covered throughout the drive.2. Bottom part of blade
"WANTING THE WATER".3. As soon as the blade touches the water
"CHANGE DIRECTION"!4. Look for a slight backsplash @ catch.