Essential Sculling : An Introduction to Basic Strokes, Equipment, Boat Handling, Technique, and Power
Essential Sculling is an authoritative,
concise, and thoroughly readable handbook focused on helping the novice
become an accomplished sculler. With time-honored advice and edifying
anecdotes, Daniel J. Boyne, director of recreational rowing at Harvard
University, offers the finest instruction-for men and women alike-on
all aspects of the sport, such as: * Identifying and buying
equipment * Beginner's technique * Drills for blending technique and
power * Training for competition * Rigging * And much more!
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High Performance Rowing
Written for coaches and crews that
are past beginner level but new to competitive rowing,
High Performance Rowing doesn't aim to cover every
aspect of rowing, but just concentrates on how to make
your boat go faster. A detailed guide to
fitness and strength training and covers equipment and
techniques needed for improving performance at different
levels of competition.
Rowing
Perfect for anyone who
wishes to take up rowing, this book introduces essential techniques. A
section explains body coordination with and without slide. Training and
coaching for competitive rowing is also covered, including advanced
techniques for both single sculling and rowing teams. For the
noncompetitive rower, there is a section on recreational rowing and sea
rowing. Step-by-step photographs demonstrate skills for the new rower.
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The Complete Sculler
With the growth and
popularity of sculling throughout the world, the Complete Sculler
serves as an excellent primer for the new athlete. It also points the
experienced athlete and coach in the direction of a thorough and
holistic approach in the preparation of the complete sculler. In this
book the author, an Olympic Gold Medallist, provides the sculler sound
advice to look inward when things go wrong in the boat.
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Rowing/Rudern: The GDR Text of Oarsmanship
Rowing was the former East
Germany's bible of rowing. East Germany dominated international rowing
at virtually every level of competition from 1966-1990. Subjects
discussed include rowing and sculling techniques, rigging, training and
preparation for competition, development of beginners, tactics, and
equipment.
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