We were fortunate enough to have Klaus Mattes present on the topic: ‘Diagnostic of rowing performance and technique to optimise technique training’
Mahe Drysdale and Ondrej Synek was used as examples as to how rowers can apply technique under different conditions and importantly, during different segments of the 2000m race, whether it be at the start or in the last 250m. Using the 2013 World Champion, Synek, and the 2012 Olympic Champion, he went onto note how individual characteristics of internationally successful rowing teams can be misinterpreted as "a development of rowing technique".
Mattes explained the following:
- How rowing technique can be tested with the help of biomechanics.
- How results from these biomenchanical measurements can be interpreted.
- Using biomechanical feedback from racing.
Key areas that were identified were:
- Biomechanical measurement such as force angles in the gate, foot stretches and the boat.
- The rowing angle, stroke phases as well as boat velocity.
Using these, Mattes explained that the graphs used from elite German crews highlighted that these different measurements before and after feedback could positively impact on the cure and therefore boat speed.
For more on this topic:
More talks for the Youth Coaching Conference:
Arne Gullich's presentation on ‘Considering long term sustainability in talent promotion – Implications for talent development in rowing.'
Marc Swienty's presentation on the ‘Olympic training centre and rowing boarding school Ratzeburg: Structures and objectives.’
Mario Woldt on Actual aspects and considerations of ethics in sport.
Klaus Mattes on: ‘Diagnostic of rowing performance and technique to optimise technique training’
Nina Schaffert on: 'Visual and auditory / acoustic feedback to optimise rowing technique and boat acceleration'