Hand Foot Match
Description
The "Hand Foot Match" drill is designed to hone your climbing skills by improving your leg engagement and overall body mobility. The drill 83 involves a series of steps aimed at making you conscious of how you place your feet in relation to your hands. This exercise is perfect for those looking to better utilize their footwork as an integral part of their climbing strategy. It will increase mobility and leg engagement in climbing.
Instructions
Start Position : Begin at the starting hold of the route. Hand Move Preparation : Before you move your hand to the next hold, prepare to move your foot. Foot Match : Match your foot to the hold that your hand is currently on. Weight Shift : Utilize the new foot position to shift your weight and prepare for the next hand move. Next Hold : Move your hand to the next hold. Foot Follow : As you advance, continue the pattern: before moving each hand, match your foot to that hold. Route Completion : Complete the route while maintaining this hand-foot matching pattern.
Notes & Tips
This drill emphasizes the importance of using your foot to support and advance your hand movement. It can be particularly useful for situations where handholds are limited, teaching you to make the most out of your foot placement. Mobility can be a limiting factor in this drill, so consider moving the non-matching foot into a position that allows you to handle the hand-foot match if needed.
