Dragon boat paddling basics - Team UEAA

A basic and general guide to UEAA's dragon boat paddling technique.

Here's a video I like that demonstrates it from a side view. One difference is that they keep their outside leg extended (leg against the side of the boat ) to use to push back when pulling. Personally, I keep my outside leg down and back so I can reach forward a bit more, and it's a bit easier for me to breath. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4DQ2vTT3O8

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[MrAlanCLee]

@StephanieO25 Thanks for the feedback. The blade does sink all the way in once the boat is full. Empty boats float higher up. I'd rather have good form then bend too far forward because that compresses the abs too much and restricts breathing.

[StephanieO25]

Agree with other comment that the blade is not deep enough - a combination of the fact that he is holding the paddle too low and he doesn't drop down enough with his upper body

[cfhou]

disappointed, but anyway it is common technique

[pr3stonseven]

too much white water...blade not buried deep enough.

[pr3stonseven]

@mooshuMILK hahah totally!!! anchor is wrong too.. rotate and using hips on left side??? LOL

[mooshuMILK]

but you're holding the paddle wrong... FIST LENGTH!!!

just fyi :DD

[hyperfas]

Dude the guy filming can chill and stop holding the laugh