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I'd go for as far forward as possible (within the context of the next answer) but you'd aim to be near vertical (viewed from the side) at or before the blade is fully in the water ... this is where you'll get a solid lock on the water and maximise the forward motion. So the entry is the typical 'spearing the fish' but transitioning to vertical quickly before the blade is fully in.Is the best possible scenario to enter as far forward as possible with the shaft perpendicular to the surface of the water?
Yes, you want an amount of forward lean. Its not huge but it is noticeable ... in the videos of myself I will link below I'm too vertical (and rounded). For me, when its 'good' it feels like I'm slightly over or on top of the paddle and it just feels more powerful. The power is in the front of the stroke so you want to get the blade in smoothly, quickly and deep. Another point is you don't want to be 'stretching' the arms out to get the catch forward, you want to be in a 'wound up' position (how you finish the previous stroke after rotation) projecting the shoulder forward instead ready to rotate and pull through the back (lats ?).If so and my arm length precludes this unless I lean forward to plant do I lean forward (bad posture?) or do i simply plant a bit further back towards the stern, which in my mind will rob my stroke of power.
Depends where the shorter stroke is ... if its out front then I'd go with that. I'd suggest working on one or two aspects per session as there is a lot to pull together. There are plenty of drills to reinforce / train your body to do the right things at the right time.Lastly given the choice of a shorter stroke or a longer stroke by entering not quite perpendicular but forward which is the best option?
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