Chapter 2 of the Faster Five Philosophy by Rebecca Caroe and Marlene Royle from Faster Masters. This Chapter is all about Blade work.

Faster Five – Bladework. timing and co-ordination is important. When you hold something in your hand (the oar) your brain thinks it’s part of your hand. This is why it takes a long time to learn. Reduce your wash and blade is a key part of the learning from the Faster Five. The timing, finesse and precision takes drill work, focus and concentration. Developing high speed co-ordination is key to becoming a skilled rower.

Discussion on the Bladework Chapter starts at 19:30 in the below video.