It was believed that doing this would increase the length of your stroke as you were moving your hand on a longer pull-pathway under the body than if you pulled straight through.

这样被认为如此做将增加你的划手长度，当你在身体之下有个更长的划程和直划相比。

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Adrian Mariappa could have put the hosts ahead but fired straight at Baggies stopper Scott Carson when put through while Graham saw Gianni Zuiverloon pull off a fine block at the back post.

BBC: Sport - Football - Watford 1-1 West Brom