Word: holding
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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OWING to the near approach of the annuals, and the consequent unwillingness of the men to train during next week, it has been decided to hold the Spring Races this afternoon. Owing to a lack of training on the part of most of the men desiring to enter, the single-scull race has been indefinitely postponed; but it will probably take place about June 15. A programme of the races, which will take place as usual over the Union Boat-Club's course, accompanies this number of the Crimson...
...finished the stroke. Nos. 3, 4, and 5 should thoroughly control their oars and keep their hands absolutely on the same level during the feather, and again during the stroke. No. 5's oar is not faced over on the catch, and so cuts under without getting a firm hold on the water; and his back and shoulders (and also No. 4's) should be kept more firmly set and rigid. All superfluous body motions exhaust the strength of the men who make them, render it more difficult for those behind them to keep time, and disturb the trim...
...hardest part of this stroke, unless the man makes a jerk in the middle, must be at the beginning, because there the greatest resistance is obtained; and there the greatest strength must be applied, and applied instantly; for a light boat, if touched gently, slips away before a satisfactory hold on the water can be got: but it is a mistake to suppose that this hard drive is not to be carried right home. A fuller discussion of points such as these may be found in Woodgate's "Oars and Sculls...
...seems a pity when Lampy has got hold of a good thing, he can't make the best of it, even if it is not original...
...shoot of the arms should be smoother, lighter, and easier, and more uniform in the motion. Neither the stroke, nor the feather, nor the recover should have any jerking, harsh motion or hanging about them in any part. Let each man in the crew grab firmly all he can hold (and no more) and row well home without jerking. More ease and uniformity in all parts of the stroke and a better control of the various movements are necessary before the boat will be rowed steadily...