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Drills

As a warm-up, the coach will usually call for a series of drills. Listen carefully for his instructions. If you didn't hear or don't understand the drill, be sure to raise your hand and ask. You might also get some help from the stroke. If you do understand, be sure to wave your hand, nod your head, or otherwise acknowledge the fact to the coach. The coach may say, "on my command" when he announces a drill or the start of a workout piece. Listen carefully. Begin the drill immediately, and stay even with the other boats. In all drills, be sure the rowers do not rush the slide after a pause. And remind them of the required pressure frequently. In counting power 10's and 20's, make your diction crisp and sharp. In 20's and 30's, count by series of 10's.

TYPICAL DRILLS

Pause: Uually start with a pause at the hands away position on every stroke. Progress through bodies away, half-slide and 3/4 slide positions. Often 10 strokes at each position, usually at 1/2 to 3/4 pressure.

• Rusties: Take one stroke, pausing at the hands away or half-slide position. When the cox’n says "row" rowers return to the finish then move up to the catch and take a stroke, all in sync. The coach may ask rowers to take more than one stroke in between each rusty.

• "3 and 20 at 26" (for example): Take 3 strokes to build the pressure to full and the stroke rating to 26. Then take 20 strokes and return to the paddle or half pressure.

You must stay even with the other boats your coach is working with. Anticipate this when you start or finish a drill or workout piece. You may need to adjust the length of your pauses and/or the pressure in order to stay with the other boats.

This web page was last updated on January 3, 2010.
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