31 August 2012 - Finish

The first detailed video taping. The focus was the finish today and getting good pushdown..but as in every other practice, the focus is also on the leg drive. Look at Greg's video to see the right drive sequence and a very horizontal drive that we are looking for.

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First the big things.The drive is nice and horizonta and the length of the stroke and compression is greatl. There is a big loss of connection as the legs start the drive. Your seat shoots out and the oar does not move. You need to keep that connection strong with the back as you start the drive. Now the 2nd tier items:The finish is nice and good pushdown. Lastly, your feathering should be done with the fingers instead of the wrist and the left hand should lead the recovery so as your hands cross over each other, the higher hand is in front. Huge progress over the last 2 weeks.