Tyler is doing a good job with the handle path. He can be more fluid and relaxed. Compare to Mike's handle path behind him-- a subtle difference but present.
Alex needs to work more on timing not just the catches and finishes, but the body throughout the stroke. This is a rhythm issue. However, the body is in a good position at the catch and through the drive. He can work on a stronger finish and not squaring before the catch.
Notice the extra movement of the other rowers' bodies in comparison to Armando's. Note how Armando's shoulders stay level the whole drive. The shoulders and arms do not "lift up" at the catch and "drop down" at the finish. There are no sudden dives, twists or jerks. He is not straining to "overreach". Note his catch, finish and recovery -- very much "conveyor belt-ish" but also incorporates the subtle changes to the handle path we've been working on. His catch and finish have almost imperceptible changes in handle height.
We are aiming for smooth fluidity and to cut out all the extra body movement.
Overall good relaxation and the rhythm is not bad-- just need to continue to work on body positioning, handle height and length.
Finer points yet to come are clean finishes, square timing and catching at full reach.
Lastly, we need to develop the fitness and power to move the boat farther on each stroke. It may look a bit sloppy and weak because, though we will eventually, right now we don't have the erg scores or strength to really leverage the boat along during steady state.
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