Single Sculler rowing on flat water[/caption]Keep in mind that a racing single scull only weighs 14KG. It is therefore crucial that the much heavier athlete scull the boat with absolute finesse. Chronic technical problems are the overuse of small muscle groups during the initial leg drive. Such technical deficiencies can so easily be corrected by explaining the movement to the sculler through a slow motion stroke analysis. The chronic misunderstanding in sculling is that more power DOES NOT lead to more speed. The routine pattern to faster rowing is through using less power and the boat moving faster, then applying more power to attain far superior boat speed.
