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Understanding the Up-Stroke and Down-Stroke in Rowing

In the context of a stroke, an up-stroke refers to the movement of the paddle through the water towards the bow of the boat, as opposed to the down-stroke which moves the paddle away from the bow.

In other words, when you pull the paddle towards you, it is considered an up-stroke, and when you push the paddle away from you, it is considered a down-stroke. The up-stroke is typically used to propel the boat forward, while the down-stroke is used to slow down or reverse direction.

It's important to note that the exact technique may vary depending on the type of boat and the specific rowing style being used, but the basic concept of an up-stroke and a down-stroke remains the same.

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