http://www.9thseat.com/novice-coxswain/how-to-balance-a-frosh-boat/ the brainchild of Mary Whipple, Olympic gold medalist coxswain of the US women's eight. Here you'll find informative blog posts, tips and tricks, and opportunities to learn from the best! Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:09:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://www.9thseat.com/novice-coxswain/how-to-balance-a-frosh-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Megan Cooke Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:58:06 +0000 http://www.9thseat.com/?p=66#comment-36 great website Mary! I can't wait to forward this to all of my novice coxswains. Keep up the good work. great website Mary! I can’t wait to forward this to all of my novice coxswains. Keep up the good work.

]]> http://www.9thseat.com/novice-coxswain/how-to-balance-a-frosh-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Mary Whipple Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:58:21 +0000 http://www.9thseat.com/?p=66#comment-17 Thanks Bill for the extra tips! A junior Frosh boat rowing square blades would be a site to see. They would definitely be ready for their Rookie year! Thanks Bill for the extra tips! A junior Frosh boat rowing square blades would be a site to see. They would definitely be ready for their Rookie year!

]]> http://www.9thseat.com/novice-coxswain/how-to-balance-a-frosh-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Bill Pickard Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:23:27 +0000 http://www.9thseat.com/?p=66#comment-13 Our inestimable 9th man, Prof. Stillings of Seattle, believes that without a firm platform - all is lost, and it is not possible to set a boat up - no matter what individuals do. Start with getting the blades out and clear of the water at the same time, and really concentrate on doing that well. Row with a pause - hands away, back still in the bow. Then swing the back. Then roll slowly down the slide, and drop the blade in gently. Don't lift it in - let it fall in as the natural consequence of getting to the end of the slide. Once the blade is buried - then pull - straight and level. The catch is just the last part of the finish. Force your crew to concentrate during the drills - flopping around is not acceptable. Once you get this drill down, row with your blades square. It cannot be done without a firm platform. Anyone who is rushing becomes obvious. Take a calm day and row for 5 miles with your blades square. These drills improve concentration and 'delicacy'. if you can do them - the boat will be set up. Our inestimable 9th man, Prof. Stillings of Seattle, believes that without a firm platform – all is lost, and it is not possible to set a boat up – no matter what individuals do. Start with getting the blades out and clear of the water at the same time, and really concentrate on doing that well. Row with a pause – hands away, back still in the bow. Then swing the back. Then roll slowly down the slide, and drop the blade in gently. Don’t lift it in – let it fall in as the natural consequence of getting to the end of the slide. Once the blade is buried – then pull – straight and level. The catch is just the last part of the finish. Force your crew to concentrate during the drills – flopping around is not acceptable. Once you get this drill down, row with your blades square. It cannot be done without a firm platform. Anyone who is rushing becomes obvious. Take a calm day and row for 5 miles with your blades square. These drills improve concentration and ‘delicacy’. if you can do them – the boat will be set up.

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