Novice Coach Resources “Feet out rowing” is a technique used in rowing where rowers remove their feet from the shoes, rest their feet on the footboard, and continue to row. Feet out rowing is primarily used for skill development and improving specific aspects of rowing technique. It is not used during racing or for extended […]
Novice Coach Resources
Breaking down the Pause Drill
This article is part of our series ‘Novice Coach Resources‘. The Pause Drill is a fundamental rowing drill used to improve technique by pausing at specific points in the rowing stroke to emphasize proper positioning and sequencing. This drill is suitable for both novice and experienced rowers. This is one of the best rowing drills […]
Setting up your novice for success.
It’s early in the fall. New athletes are curiously wandering around the boathouse and boats. The challenge of getting new athletes to the boathouse might be done, but the bigger challenge is keeping young athletes engaged. Ask around. Some of the best novice coaches have the simplest and most straight forward plan. Every good novice […]