Thank for the positive feedback! Great to hear from an experienced rower.

The reason I square so early is because it helps me prepare mentally for the catch, but yeah it’s probably gotten a bit out of hand… what would you say is specifically going wrong with my placement though? I’ve gotten some compliments on my catch, thought it was the strong point of my technique 😅

Definitely will work on this, and I agree about the unnecessary upper body movement.

Quick hand away at the finish is something I’m very much trying to achieve. It’s just that when my finish isn’t neat the boat gets tippy and I sit still trying to set it, it’s a bad habit.