Leaning away from the rigger at the finish

Symptom

Outside shoulder dropped at the finish and the body leaning away from the rigger at the finish, with a tendency to pull the blade out of the gate.

Cause and solution #1

Cause

Insufficient height of the work.

Solution

Check the height of the work.

Cause and solution #2

Cause

Inboard oar length too short.

Solution

Check the inboard measurement of the oar.

Cause and solution #3

Cause

Using the body position to compensate for poor balance.

Solution

Correct the balance problem. Practice balance-control exercises.

Cause and solution #4

Cause

Failure to follow the arc of the oar handle around the rigger through the stroke.

Solution

Emphasize the draw with the outside shoulder at the finish, and maintain the shoulders in line with the blade throughout the stroke. Think about leaning into the rigger.

Cause and solution #5

Cause

Pulling the blade away from the button at the finish.

Solution

Maintain outward pressure on the oar handle and keep the shoulders in line with the blade following an arc around the rigger.

Cause and solution #6

Cause

Stretcher positioned too close to the lione of work.

Solution

Check position of stretcher.