Sculling Instructional Video Library
This curated collection of high-quality instructional videos supports the Learn to Scull curriculum. Videos have been selected for clarity, accuracy, credible instruction, and good production quality, with preference for concise content under 10 minutes where appropriate.
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Sculling vs. Sweep – Rowing Boat Classes Explained
Explains what sculling is (using two oars per rower) versus sweep rowing (one oar per rower) and introduces the different boat types (singles, doubles, fours, etc.). A great primer on where single sculling fits into the sport.
Getting Ready to Row on the Rowing Machine with Concept2
It's easy to get started on the Concept2 RowErg. This video will guide you through setting the damper, adjusting the foot straps, and getting you started using the powerful Concept2 Performance Monitor.
Correct Rowing Machine Technique, Improve Your Rowing | Concept2
Technique on an indoor rowing machine can be divided into three parts: the catch, the drive and the recovery. This video will take you through proper technique on the rowing machine. This is appropriate for all types of athletes.
USRowing Safety Video
A comprehensive safety briefing covering essential on-water safety practices: checking equipment, understanding traffic patterns, monitoring weather and water conditions, and the importance of proper safety equipment.
Parts of a Rowing Shell
A walk-through of all the key components of a sculling boat. This short video goes bow to stern identifying the hull, bowball, seat, tracks, riggers, foot stretcher, and more to help beginners understand the equipment.
How to get into a rowing single scull
A clear demonstration of the proper technique for entering a single scull from the dock. The instructor shows the step-by-step process of mounting the boat safely: positioning the oars, secure hand placement, gradual weight transfer, and proper foot positioning.
How to Get Back into Your Scull after Flipping
Learn how to get back into your scull — swiftly and safely — after flipping over in water. Demonstration of the "Belly Flop Method" by Calm Waters Rowing coaches and U.S. National Team medalists Charlotte Hollings and John Dunn.
Lars Flip Test Demo - Hip Rotation Method
Demonstration of the "Hip Rotation Method" for re-entering a capsized scull, performed by an AARC rower. This video shows the standard flip test procedure.
Johanna Flip Test Demo - Hip Rotation Method
Demonstration of an alternative technique for re-entering a capsized scull using the "Hip Rotation Method", performed by an AARC rower.
Essential Sculling Technique for Rowers
A comprehensive overview of the entire sculling stroke cycle. This instructional video breaks down the complete stroke sequence from catch to finish, covering proper body positioning and handle positions through each phase.
On-Water Rowing – The Catch (Sculling)
A focused tutorial on the critical moment when the oar enters the water. Learn proper handle height, blade orientation, and timing for clean blade entry without diving too deep or skipping across the surface.
On-Water Rowing – The Drive (Sculling)
This video breaks down the drive phase sequencing – "legs, core, arms" – for efficient power application. Learn how the drive begins with explosive leg press, followed by core/back engagement, and finally arm pull.
On-Water Rowing – The Release (Sculling)
A detailed look at how to properly finish the rowing stroke and extract the blade from the water. Learn the correct "tap down" motion to lift the blades cleanly from the water and proper timing of feathering.
Recovery to Catch – Body & Blade Preparation
A technique-focused video that emphasizes the often-overlooked recovery phase. Learn proper "arms-body-slide" sequencing to maintain boat balance and momentum during the recovery phase.
Proper Sculling Grip and Feathering
Learn proper handle control techniques for feathering and squaring your blades during your rowing stroke. The video explains proper sculling grip and demonstrates the motion of feathering and squaring with close-ups of handle movements.
Sculling: How to Steer a Single
Learn techniques for steering a single scull using pressure differences, subtle body weight shifts, and how to safely look over your shoulder to check your course while maintaining balance.
Oars – Every Rower Should Know This
The connection between the oar handle and the rower's hand is arguably the most important. But how many people know how to set up and maintain their oars? In this video, Ken Davey and Howard Croker run through what every rower should know about their oars and how to get the most out of them on race day.
Sculling Drills
A compilation of fundamental on-water drills to reinforce proper technique. Includes pause drills, pick drills, and exercises for improving blade releases and handle control, all designed to help you isolate and improve individual stroke components.
Sculling Basics
A coaching video that identifies typical novice mistakes and how to fix them. The video points out common errors like rushing the slide, shooting the tail, dipping hands at the catch, and provides corrections and drills to improve your technique.
Legs Only, Legs and Back
A focused drill for developing proper sequencing in the drive phase. This drill helps rowers isolate and perfect the legs-only motion before adding the back swing, reinforcing the critical power sequence for efficient rowing technique.