Blade clipping the water during the recovery

Symptom

The blade hits the water as it is carried from the finish to the catch during the recovery.

Cause and solution #1

Cause

Insufficient height of the work.

Solution

Check the height of the work.

Cause and solution #2

Cause

Poor balance control.

Solution

Practice balance exercises.

Cause and solution #3

Cause

Poor or lazy blade control.

Solution

Practice blade-control exercises.