The FUNdamentals of Climbing 2: Technique

The FUNdamentals of Climbing 2 investigates in greater detail many of the most basic sport-specific techniques (movements), building on the key movements in FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 and developing them from the off-vertical (slab) medium to vertical and overhanging medium.

The main topics covered are:

• The Key Principles of Base of Support and how it relates to the Centre of Gravity
• Body positioning and balance on vertical and slightly overhanging terrain
• The Key Principles of Agility, Balance and Coordination
• Techniques to maximise climbing ability and economy of movement
• Opposing forces and their application
• Techniques specific to steep ground
• Coaching ideas for teaching these techniques