Word: stroke
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...steady stroke, even swing and good time, but falls into some of the minor faults of the others as regards his back, shoulders and arms; he is one of the lightest men in the crew, but seems to have strength and endurance...
...makes too hard work of the stroke, rowing in a somewhat jerky style; he shows, however, a willingness to work, pulling with a good, strong snap. A little more easiness and evenness will make a decided improvement in his rowing...
...rows in a good and easy form, but hardly puts life enough into his stroke; he is also inclined to lower his hands after pulling them in and often catches before number two. The general appearance of his style, however, is one of the best in the boat, as he carries his body and shoulders well erect and with uniform motion...
...Stroke is apt to let his slide go when he catches, does not get his back on with enough snap, and drops his hands at the finish...
...breaks his arms too soon and rows with crooked back. Both stroke and No. 7, however, show excellent form, considering the time that they have been in training...