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ssss1: Extension Position.

1. TOP (FRONT) OF THE STROKE

Core/Hip Rotation

This part of the technique helps paddlers achieve maximum reach and extends the length of the stroke. Longer strokes generally increase boat speed.

Rotation is started as the outside (pulling side) hip pushes forward toward the front of the boat and the gunwale side leg is pushed forward by the hip motion. The hip on the inside of the boat (closest to middle of the boat) will, at the same time, move slightly back. This movement causes the core/ midsections of paddlers to rotate forward so that their backs turn on an angle toward the gunwale (see ssss1).

Next, the gunwale side shoulder turns forwards and the top arm shoulder moves backward (see ssss1).

The head and neck must remain facing forward and must not rotate with the body.

ssss1: Hips Rotating.

ssss1: Early Rotation.

ssss1: Full Rotation.

At full rotation, the paddler’s back is angled facing the gunwale side of the boat while the midsection and stomach are angled to face the middle of the boat. As much as possible, the shoulders are “stacked” with the top shoulder over the bottom shoulder (see ssss1).