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Biomechanics feedback for rowing.

Richard M Smith1, Constanze Loschner

  • 1School of Exercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia. r.smith@cchs.usyd.edu.au

Journal of Sports Sciences
|October 5, 2002
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Understanding factors affecting boat speed is key to improving rowing performance. This study links rowing success to forces acting on the boat, offering feedback for athletes and coaches.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Motor Learning

Background:

  • Rowing performance is critically dependent on boat speed.
  • Biomechanical analysis identifies key variables influencing boat speed.
  • Modern technology enables real-time measurement and feedback of these variables.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the relationship between rowing success (2000m time) and forces acting on the boat.
  • To describe an instrumentation system for providing feedback on these variables.
  • To link specific rowing techniques to determinants of boat speed.

Main Methods:

  • Biomechanical analysis of rowing.
  • Development of an instrumentation system for data collection and feedback.
  • Application of feedback techniques with national and Olympic level rowers.

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Main Results:

  • Established links between rowing success and forces acting on the boat.
  • Demonstrated the utility of an instrumentation system for feedback.
  • Identified specific technique aspects influencing boat speed determinants.

Conclusions:

  • Kinetic information feedback, supported by motor learning literature, can enhance rowing performance.
  • Rowers and coaches find this feedback valuable.
  • Further research is needed to compare kinetic feedback with traditional methods like verbal feedback.