The simplest way to improve technique is giving feedback to a rower during normal rowing or after it. However, technical exercises or "drills" appeared to be the most effective tool for technical coaching. When doing drills, the biomechanics of normal rowing is modified in such a way, which allows to focus on a specific part of the stroke cycle, emphasise it, make it easier or more difficult to do. We would classify a big variety of drills by the following three factors: · Mechanics: static or dynamic drills. · Level of details: for elements of sequences. · Standard or modified mechanical conditions. If ones target is to win races and not rowing for recreation, a rower should always refer technical drills to the racing speed and stroke rate.
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