Masters Sculling: Technique and Training

Masters scullers range in age from Grade AA (21 in the US) or Grade A (27 in the UK) to Grade M (89 plus). Although diverse in age, these athletes all have one thing in common - they are each unique. This book partners with each individual athlete to achieve performance improvements based on their own aspirations, technical skill and fitness level. The focus is on understanding and efficiency, both in the acquisition of skills and training. The dynamic technique described offers scullers a high-performance sculling approach, carefully tailored to support a Masters sculler's long-term career. Illustrated with superb colour photographs, diagrams and a wealth of examples, coverage includes individual assessment of an athlete's sculling skills, flexibility and aerobic fitness; compilation and application of evidence-based data; formation of highly individual training programmes; experiments for athletes to explore their connectedness, versatility and speed, and finally, race strategies and plans for competitive athletes. Based on the athlete's needs and aspirations, Masters Sculling provides you with the knowledge and skills to build an individual training plan that minimizes injury risk, achieves continuous improvement and fosters a lifelong enjoyment of the sport.

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Masters Sculling: Technique and Training

Masters scullers range in age from Grade AA (21 in the US) or Grade A (27 in the UK) to Grade M (89 plus). Although diverse in age, these athletes all have one thing in common - they are each unique. This book partners with each individual athlete to achieve performance improvements based on their own aspirations, technical skill and fitness level. The focus is on understanding and efficiency, both in the acquisition of skills and training. The dynamic technique described offers scullers a high-performance sculling approach, carefully tailored to support a Masters sculler's long-term career. Illustrated with superb colour photographs, diagrams and a wealth of examples, coverage includes individual assessment of an athlete's sculling skills, flexibility and aerobic fitness; compilation and application of evidence-based data; formation of highly individual training programmes; experiments for athletes to explore their connectedness, versatility and speed, and finally, race strategies and plans for competitive athletes. Based on the athlete's needs and aspirations, Masters Sculling provides you with the knowledge and skills to build an individual training plan that minimizes injury risk, achieves continuous improvement and fosters a lifelong enjoyment of the sport.

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Masters Sculling: Technique and Training

Masters Sculling: Technique and Training

by Nancy Churchill
Masters Sculling: Technique and Training

Masters Sculling: Technique and Training

by Nancy Churchill

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Overview

Masters scullers range in age from Grade AA (21 in the US) or Grade A (27 in the UK) to Grade M (89 plus). Although diverse in age, these athletes all have one thing in common - they are each unique. This book partners with each individual athlete to achieve performance improvements based on their own aspirations, technical skill and fitness level. The focus is on understanding and efficiency, both in the acquisition of skills and training. The dynamic technique described offers scullers a high-performance sculling approach, carefully tailored to support a Masters sculler's long-term career. Illustrated with superb colour photographs, diagrams and a wealth of examples, coverage includes individual assessment of an athlete's sculling skills, flexibility and aerobic fitness; compilation and application of evidence-based data; formation of highly individual training programmes; experiments for athletes to explore their connectedness, versatility and speed, and finally, race strategies and plans for competitive athletes. Based on the athlete's needs and aspirations, Masters Sculling provides you with the knowledge and skills to build an individual training plan that minimizes injury risk, achieves continuous improvement and fosters a lifelong enjoyment of the sport.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781785007064
Publisher: Crowood Press, The
Publication date: 09/01/2020
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 37 MB
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About the Author

Dr Nancy Churchill has thirty-five years of coaching experience working with all ages of athletes across a variety of sports. She is a Rowing Australia Level 3 Performance Coach, as well as a USA Hockey Level 4 Performance Coach. Her interests are in developing innovative strategies for skills acquisition, increasing participation, and most of all, the fun of sport.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Preface 7

Introduction 9

1 Masters Sculling Fundamentals 11

2 The Sculling System: Boat and Oars 25

3 The Sculling System: Integrating the Athlete 39

4 The Sculling System: Propulsion 53

5 Dynamic Technique: Pre-Drive Sequence 73

6 Dynamic Technique: Drive Sequence 91

7 Athlete Assessment 108

8 Assessment Review and Introduction to Training 130

9 Creating the Individual Training Programme 145

10 Recovery Strategies 169

11 Recovery Support Activities 183

12 Training Efficiently 193

13 Competition and Race Plans 213

14 Racing a Single Scull 226

Conclusion 236

Further Reading 238

Index 239

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