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Paddle Techniques: The Catch

A technique note on entry timing, clean connection, and the moment a good stroke actually begins.

Waterman Notes Updated 4/5/2026 4 min read

The front-end connection

The catch is the moment where a stroke either connects cleanly or starts chasing itself. It gives paddlers a language for that instant between setup and drive.

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