The Screw or Sweep Roll

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The Screw Roll is the most commonly used roll of all because it is reliable, easy to learn and works in most circumstances. Most paddlers use a Screw Roll or some variant of it as their standard survival roll.
The sequence of movements are identical to the Pawlata except that hands remain in the normal paddling position on the shaft. The hip flick must be more effective than for the Pawlata, since less support is available from the shorter paddle lever, and it is even more important that the back hand is pushed clear of the hull to give the back blade space to move.
Like all rolls that are intended to be used in difficult situations, it should be learnt on both sides. It is the basis for a whole family of rolls that can all be performed without moving the hands along the shaft.
Some beginners find it easier to learn the Screw Roll directly rather than pass through the Pawlata sequence.
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The Screw Roll