Original sentence: If the strokeman increase or decrease the stroke rate it is essential that seven follow this change of rate so that it is translated to the rest of the crew.In an eight oared shell, the rower at seven sits behind stroke and is typcially both fit and skilled.The rower at seven closely follows the rhythm set by the strokeman which helps transmit this rhythm to the rest of the boat.The seven man or woman acts as a buffer between the stroke and the rest of the crew
Edited sentence: Also the rower at seven should always aim to row at the correct ratio, thus making it easier for stroke to maintain the correct ratio also.If the stroke wants to increase the stroke rate, it is essential that seven follows this change of rate so that it is translated to the rest of the crew.Preferably a ratio of 2:1 is desired, with a crew spending twice as long coming forwards on the "recovery" as they spend during the "drive" phase of the stroke), and should be able to assist stroke in changing these two things.Since the engine room often have a tendancy to want to rush due to a relative lack of finesse and technique, the rower at seven must ensure that they are not in turn enticed to rush, otherwise it becomes impossible for stroke to set a consistent rhythm for the rest of the boat to follow.The rower at seven also should gauge how the boat feels in terms of stroke rate (the number of strokes a crew will execute in a minute) and ratio (the relationship between the time the crew is moving forwards on the slide and backwards on the slide.The rower at seven sits behind stroke and is the brains of the operation.They must act as a buffer between the "engine room" and the stroke.This is arguably the most important seat in the boat