That thing you're doing on the left side? Do it on the right side



My guess, without seeing you, is you're probably tracking the paddle in a nice straight line and holding the paddle nice and vertical on your left side (ie not following the board outline) and on your right side you're either sweeping the paddle around a bit or not holding it vertical (or both). This'll happen if you're right handed. You might also be weighting a rail a little when paddling on your right side.

See if you can get someone to video your stroke from a few angles, you might be able to pick what you're doing. Even better - book a session with a good instructor/coach who can check you out and give you some corrections.

If you can't do either of those, slow down observe what you're doing on the good side - and incorporate some focused drills in your sessions - focus in keeping the paddle vertical and tracking the paddle straight on your weak side. There are a few good stroke technique drill vids on youtube.

Check your board and make sure it is not like this I have the same problem (perhaps not quite that extreme), but in reverse. I have been trying what Mr. Cartoon suggested. I notice that my paddle is not as vertical on my left side. It is as if I am not reaching out as far. Are you goofy or natural? Are you left or right handed. (I am right handed and natural.)

Thanks guys for all the great input,,i am right handed and normal stance,,but funny enough,i kick with my left.I do notice that I do have trouble keeping my paddle vertical on my right side,seems as though I can't get it across far enough.I will check my board to see if bent,but I do think it's just me, as I had a friend paddle it,and no favouring to one side..I guess I will get a trainer to have a look from behind..I was also thinking about getting a thinner board,,Starboard allstar 14x27,,they look great and the prices have dropped as well for 2017.I don't know if having a thinner board would remedy this..Thanks again.