Reaching for more length at the catch

Symptom

Poor catch position with the body slumped over the kneed, hands usually dropped down towards the feet.

Cause and solution #1

Cause

Not using the full length of the slide.

Solution

Concentrate on using the full length of the slide.

Cause and solution #2

Cause

Incorrect stretcher position.

Solution

Check the position of the stretcher.

Cause and solution #3

Cause

Inappropriately trying to create length.

Solution

Length should be achieved by swinging the body over from the backstops position, and holding this body position throughout the appraoch to the catch.