Paddle Smart!

Category: Video

  • Protected: 20250401_Shawn_Florida01

    This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below.

  • 20250327_Mason_Dylan_IMG_3541

    One of Mason’s first paddles of 2025 … and it looks pretty good! 39 SR, core body strokes. My only comment is to be sure the top arm is actively engaged in leading the recovery and set-up (and not just moving left and ‘out of the way’). Great start to the 2025 canoe season! 

  • 20250209_Mason_Erg_IMG_3391.mov

    This is a good start to 2025. Range is a bit tight but it will increase over time (PLUS regular mobility exercises). Sequencing –both in water and air– is proper and consistent. Careful to not extend bottom arm early before catch –let the catch resistance be the catalyst for full extension.

  • 20241004_Shawn_IMG_2847

    Leading up to this video, Shawn was working on simplifying and streamlining his set-up and catch phases. 

    Traditionally, Shawn had a slight hesitation before the catch. The pause isn’t intentional, it’s the result of “over-thinking” the set-up. We asked him to do his best to ignore his instinct to fine-tune/re-position his hands and shoulders before catching the water.  

    After much repetition and practise, Shawn eventually nailed this part of this stroke. As you can see, the stroke cycle is fluid and natural, and importantly it is continuous and sustainable. There ‘s no hesitation and he’s able to leverage the energy cycle during all phases of the stroke.


    Nice work Shawn!!

  • 20240716_IMG_2499 Role of Top Arm on Recovery

    This short video explains the role of the top arm during the recovery phase of the stroke.