Finish Sprint
Practise the last 250 m: rate and power build, clear calls, and crossing the line together.
Overview
- Category
- Race Prep
- Duration
- 5–10 min
- Equipment
- Cox box, eight
📋Instructions
- 1Set the distance: e.g. 'Last 250 m' or 'From the red buoy to the line.'
- 2Call the build: 'In five we're building for the line … four, three, two, one, now!'
- 3Increase rate and power: call for legs and length; keep the boat set.
- 4Count or motivate: 'Ten strokes', 'five strokes', or 'send' / 'together' to the line.
- 5Call the finish: 'Over!' or 'Line!' so they know when to stop and sit.
💡Tips
- ✓Stay calm; if you shout too early, the crew may peak before the line.
- ✓Know the exact finish (bow ball, flag, line) so your call is accurate.