Beginning women vs. men was Re: Take two scullers

Robin Black wrote:

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> From my experience teaching learn to row classes for the last few summers,
> women for the most part make a better stroke, at least while they are
> beginners. I hate to admit it but it is true. Most men who are starting out
> in the sport are under the impression that the faster the stroke rate the
> faster that boat will go. As most of us know this isn't always the case.
> Women seem to be able to pick up the concept of slide control MUCH quicker
> than men, i don't  really understand why, but this is probably why you see
> women stroke mixed doubles.
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without a doubt, beginner women pick up the basic stroke mechanics
much faster and easier than the men.   I've been teaching beginner youngstas
and oldstas, male and female for last few years in both sculling and sweep
and as soon as the legs get involved with the rowing stroke, the girls
leap ahead in the learning curve.

The problem with the boys is we as a majority tend to want to pull hard
and muscle on the oars, trying to feel the pressure in the upper body.
Women generally tend to get their work down into their hips ASAP.

I noticed teaching freshmen years back, the strongest upper body men
would take the longest to get the connection on the drive.

Mike