"Get your point" is a common refrain, especially (but not exclusively) at sprint or side-by-side races. We detail specific techniques for adjusting our point, which is a key coxswain skill. We also emphasize the importance of practicing—not just for us, but for our crews.

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In this episode:
00:00 Introduction with audio from the sprint race start line
02:35 What does "get your point" mean and who says it?
04:39 Under what circumstances do coxswains hear "get your point"?
05:46 How to "scull it around" by passing an oar
09:23 How to adjust your point with two rowers working in opposition
14:41 How to make a small or last-minute correction to your point
16:53 How to choose a strategy for getting your point
23:29 Times when we may not be pointed perfectly straight
26:45 Should you raise your hand if you don’t have your point?
27:58 Races are often started when we don’t have our points
29:00 Don’t start if your point is unsafe
31:38 You might hear "get your point" after the race starts
32:55 What does "get your point" mean in head racing?
34:32 What does "get your point" mean during practice?
36:19 Dedicate specific practice time to getting your point
39:44 Closing

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