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Kalama's 50/50

A waterman note on balanced contribution, efficiency, and the feeling of evenly shared work through the stroke.

Waterman Notes Updated 4/5/2026 4 min read

What the 50/50 idea was trying to teach

The point is less a rigid formula than a feel. Stop loading one phase of the movement with all the responsibility. Better rhythm usually comes from balance, not spikes of effort.

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