Possible Clues:

• A blow for one of rowing crew
• That might be the end of such a hearty rower
• A blow or brain seizure
• Enter right into Midlands town, at a crawl for example
• Method of swimming for a rower?
• Cricket shot
• Brush gently - coup
• Caress; batsman's hit
• Attack the individual setting the rate
• Medical seizure - effect of sun - oarsman