Bow must be the technically superior (athlete) in the crew. Seven must have rowed as much as possible with stroke in a pair. In the middle - the engine room - you must have the strongest men."
In 1965, legendary Ratzeburg coach, Karl Adam said: "(The stroke)...is probably the biggest crook! The best way of choosing a stroke is simply by trying them. You can very soon decide who is best. There is no doubt that the (stroke) must have a sense of rhythm. He must also have the ability to influence the rest of the crew.
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Bow must be the technically superior (athlete) in the crew. Seven must have rowed as much as possible with stroke in a pair. In the middle - the engine room - you must have the strongest men."
bpickard 11 months ago
In 1965, legendary Ratzeburg coach, Karl Adam said: "(The stroke)...is probably the biggest crook! The best way of choosing a stroke is simply by trying them. You can very soon decide who is best. There is no doubt that the (stroke) must have a sense of rhythm. He must also have the ability to influence the rest of the crew.
bpickard 11 months ago