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