What starts the power phase of the forward stroke?

Unwinding the torso rotation.

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  1. Lifting the paddle
  2. Leaning backward
  3. Unwinding the torso rotation ✔

Why: The power phase begins by unwinding the torso rotation wound up in the catch phase.

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Answer: Unwinding the torso rotation. The power phase begins by unwinding the torso rotation wound up in the catch phase.

  1. Kayaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayaking
    The power stroke is initiated by unwinding the torso rotation
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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