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Rowing and Sculling

Skills. Training. Techniques

Rosie Mayglothling author Tristan Mayglothling author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd

Published:20th Feb '15

Should be back in stock very soon

Rowing and Sculling cover

Features and reviews in Rowing & Regatta magazine of British Rowing and Rowing Voice. Reviews in Sport England, Coachwise, Sport, Ultra Fit and School Sport magazines.

Suitable for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques, this title covers a brief history of rowing; choosing and setting up equipment; safety and risk assessment; capsize drill, steering and coxing; and skill development and techniques.Crowood Sports Guides are the perfect tool for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques. These practical, no-nonsense guides will help give you that all-important advantage. Rowing and Sculling - Crowood Sports Guides covers a brief history of rowing; choosing and setting up equipment; safety and risk assessment; capsize drill, steering and coxing; skill development and techniques; pyschology and rower well being; understanding refuelling and hydration, and planning an effective training programme in order to optimise flexibility, stability and strength and prevent injury.

ISBN: 9781847977465

Dimensions: 246mm x 189mm x 10mm

Weight: 364g

128 pages