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Technique Tips:
  1. Focus on using your strong core muscles to power your stroke rather than the weaker muscles of your arms. ...
  2. Maintain the blade in a near-vertical orientation and at a consistent (full) level of immersion. ...
  3. Keep as upright as possible. ...
  4. Think about the paddler's box throughout the stroke.
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