Timing late at the catch

Symptom

Blade not covered and locked on to the water quick enough at the catch in comparison with the blade of the stroke of the crew.

Cause and solution #1

Cause

Rushing up the slide too fast into frontstops with little control.

Solution

Practise rhythm exercises, establishing a good ratio will establish good slide control.

Cause and solution #2

Cause

Lack of co-ordination between arms and legs at the catch.

Solution

Concentrate on driving with the arms and legs at the same time, opening out the body angle simultaneously.