The purpose of this drill is to develop an awareness in how the hips lead the movement. Hips initiate the movement driving the body, the body drives the shoulders, the shoulders drive the hands and the hands drive the paddle.
Every 5 strokes, remove the paddle from the water and hold in a low, horizontal position, parallel to the chest. Use the hips to complete 4 strokes.
ABOUT PADDLER DRILLS:
These drills have been developed to give coaches and athletes information and ideas to around how they can help develop their paddling technique. They can be used to help develop a further understanding of the physics and biomechanics behind paddling technique.
Each drill is designed to improve each part of the paddle cycle through the development of a more efficient stroke. It is important to note that most of these drills are exaggerating a specific aspect of paddling technique in order
to help the athlete learn the most efficient paddling technique possible.
Learn more about improving your paddling technique here www.paddler.nz/
8 сен 2024
