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… of blade during stroke, encompassing such techniques as "catch," "feathering, etc., used to describe the manner in which the rower handles the oar. BODY ANGLE: Amount at catch of forward lean of oarsperson's body from hips. Most stroke types have a 60 degree body angle to catch. BOW: The forward section of the shell. Crosses the finish line first. BREAKAGE:…
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