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BLADE WORK [1 record]

Record 1 2006-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports
DEF

Action of blade during stroke, encompassing such techniques as catch, feathering, etc., used to describe the manner in which the rower handles the oar.

CONT

The importance of bladework must be appreciated. Only the blades move the boat, therefore an important part of the technique is the skill with which the blade is controlled.

CONT

However, every style must still focus on the points given by Canadian Head Coach Brian Richardson: Good posture, correct use of hands and bladework!

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie
CONT

Mettre en pratique les techniques de base des coups d'aviron (avant, arrière, travail de la pelle, coup de pointe).

CONT

Cependant, chaque style doit quand même être axé sur les points donnés par l'entraîneur en chef canadien - Brian Richardson : une bonne posture, une bonne utilisation des mains et un bon travail de la pelle!

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de remo
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