RE: [Paddlewise] Is the roll good?

Hi All,

Lots of great info about rolling to which I would add one thing... (maybe 2)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Michael Daly
>
>
> MJAkayaker_at_aol.com wrote:
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>
> > 2) Almost going over the other way = better roll ?
>
> Not necessarily.  It shows you're generating too much force and may be
> overloading your paddle.  Once you've got your roll down pat, you'll
> be able to make minor corrections to your actions during the roll to
> prevent things like this.


Almost going over the other side is usually the result of lifting your head
up and possibly even tossing it to the other side.  If this is the case it
is a habit that is much better (easier to break) broken now rather than
later.  This habit is one that can haunt you for years.  Remember to
consciously keep your chin tucked throughout the roll.  Only once the boat
is upright and flat on the surface do you raise your head.

The other thing I might add is that at this point in the learning stage it
is critical that your practice rolls use the best form possible.  You are
developing the muscle memory that is going to stick with you for along time.
If you practice 100 sloppy rolls you are ingraining sloppy technique.  It is
much better to get 10 good ones and call it quits before you become overly
tired.  Keep an eye out for this fatigue, once you feel like you have
peaked, stop working on the roll work on something else.  It is very
frustrating to watch your success rate decline in the last half hour of the
pool session simply because of exhaustion.

Make every roll count, Never half-heartedly try to roll, and definitely work
on your offside too.


Congratulations on all of your new found skills!

Cheers,


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