Hand faults

Gripping the oar handle too tightly

Symotom

Whitening of the knuckles.


Cause and solution #1

### Cause

A lack of confidence within the boat, fear of capsize.

Solution

Practise confidence drills, including playing the piano, balance exercises and the capsize drill. It is a beneficial experience to have performed the capsize drill in a sculling boat under supervision in a swimming pool.

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Using the outside hand to square at the catch and feather at the finish