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So I have been practicing my OC rolling all winter, and USED TO have a solid (or so I thought) handroll with some little handpaddles I made. But I haven't practiced in about a month (the handrolling) and when I got in the pool last weekend, I just couldn't quite make the roll.

I feel like I am not doing enough with my hips, and rolling the boat under me---I'm putting too much pressure on my hands. I know some people do a very quick hipsnap in the roll, but I seem to make it more of a smooth motion. Which is better? I know this is a debated subject, but still....

Anyone have any ideas or tips? I'm actually installing some hipblocks into my boat this weekend--maybe they'll help?

Any help would be appreciated,

Nate

Try thinking about nothing except the hip snap. I was trying to think about getting into position too much and this caused me to put too much emphysis on my upper body.

Chuck

dont raise your head to quickly. practice hip snaps on the side of a pool or get a friend to "hold your hand" so you dont put too much pressure on the paddle aspect, these drills are of course w/o your paddle
good luck