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| Cues for Coxswains: The Catch |
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| This is the second in an occasional series of MastersCoaching columns on coxing. One question I’m frequently asked by novice coxswains is, “How can I judge from a rower’s blade position what needs correcting, and what should I say to help the rower make the correction?” Because rowing is filled with so many motions and there are so many individual variations on those motions, it is often trick... |
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| How to Pretend to be a Coxswain and Not Get Caught |
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At first glance, it may appear that coxswains have easy jobs. All they do is sit, order people around and steer a boat. Simple, right? Wrong! A coxswain’s job has many parts, including steering, coaching, cheerleading, leading, communicating, strategizing and, most importantly, keeping a crew safe at all times. Rowers who find themselves in the cox seat often feel nervous about coxing because th...
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| How Best to Depart the Start |
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The most nervous time for any crew is usually at the start. The better prepared the coxswain is, the less stressful it will be for the crew. This should help the crew race to its full potential. First, bring a watch. Nothing (other than the weight you need to carry) is more important than knowing the current time and the time of your race. Also, make sure you know your event number. Be aware o...
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