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9781861260390

High Performance Rowing

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  • ISBN13:

    9781861260390

  • ISBN10:

    1861260393

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1997-10-01
  • Publisher: The Crowood Press
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Summary

Written for coaches and crews that are past beginner level but new to competitive rowing,High Performance Rowingdoesn't aim to cover every aspect of rowing, but just concentrates on how to make your boat go faster. It is a detailed guide to fitness and strength training, and covers equipment and techniques needed for improving performance at different levels of competition. Topics include tips on improving technique, how to write a training program, and selection of crews.

Table of Contents

Foreword 7(2)
Introduction 9(1)
Rowing Technique
10(11)
Sculling Technique
21(11)
Technical Exercises
32(20)
Rigging
52(17)
Training for Rowing
69(22)
Effective Coaching
91(13)
Constructing a Training Programme
104(13)
Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
117(18)
Competition Strategies
135(15)
Appendix 1: Recommended Rigging Measurements for Club Level Crews 150(2)
Appendix 2: ARA Sample Water Training Sessions 152(3)
Index 155

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