Technique

Entry Phase
- Ensure Torso rotation
- Straighten Pulling Arm
- Resisting Arm - Shoulder / Eye height
- Elbow of Resisting Arm greater than 90 degrees
- Pressure through Stroke Side Leg
- Avoid excessive resisting arm crossover
- Ensure full blade entry at footrest

Pull & Exit phase
- Unwind Torso
- Extend Stroke Side Leg
- Pull blade backwards
- Blade exit on stroke side at hip
- Simultaneously, Resisting Arm Straightens, finishing at Shoulder / Eye Height, with hand relaxed
- Elbow remains lower than hand and shoulder on resisting arm
- Trapezius remains relaxed throughout paddle cycle

Airwork / Recovery
- Straight Lead Arm ·
- After exit of blade - Initiate Torso Rotation
- Trailing Arm Hand lift to Shoulder / Eye Height
