The website is a video-based resource to support single sculling programmes. Most areas of the site are open access, but to access all sections, including the Sculling videos and My sculling/My videos you need to SIGN UP and then be approved, so you can LOG IN as a SUBSCRIBER. This is free for those involved in coaching sessions.
- Short HOW TO … videos on boat handling skills
- Recommended DRILLS for parts of the stroke
- TRAINING and RACING videos
Self-rescue – Durham
As Charlotte Hollings says: There are only TWO types of scullers – 1. Those that have fallen in and 2. Those who are going to fall in. Watch this short video – Sculling Videos – How to … Self Rescue – Durham. With thanks to Keith Dover for the filming and edit, and to Bafta nominated Gary (‘Skippy’) McCarthy for his portrayal of the hapless sculler.
By the way Charlotte is one of the best communicators on sculling. See her current series, Self-coaching for scullers – google www.row2k.com
Here’s a couple of links to videos for those of you currently self coaching or continuing to develop your single sculling skills.
Technical focus
During the first lockdown Mark Wilkinson and James Loveday gave a great British Rowing Lockdown Webinar on Front-end Sculling (it’s not just about the Catch, but dealing skilfully with the change of direction). For a few slides explaining the key concepts and skills:
A few weeks ago our own Vickie and Becky Jackson tried out the Five ‘Go To’ Front-end Drills, during a training session.
And now – highlights from Ryan Demaine, (Head Coach at Headington School) from his two recent British Rowing Webinars on The Finish. I’ve imaginatively called it Back-end Sculling with the key points for the Late Drive; Release, Hands away, and Rock-over, with recommended drills.
