Crossfit Coaching & Instruction Methods 3

Question 1

An athlete consistently rounds their lower back at the bottom of a deadlift. Which cue is most likely to correct this fault?

Accepted Answer

'Proud chest' or 'Show me your logo'

Answer

Cueing 'proud chest' or 'show me your logo' prompts thoracic extension and helps the athlete establish and maintain a neutral spine.

Question 2

The CrossFit coaching progression for teaching a new movement is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Explain, demonstrate, practice, correct (EDPC)

Answer

CrossFit's foundational teaching sequence is Explain, Demonstrate, Practice, Correct — guiding athletes through understanding and execution.

Question 3

When an athlete performs a kipping pull-up with poor shoulder position, a coach should first:

Accepted Answer

Regress the athlete to strict pull-up practice to build shoulder stability

Answer

Kipping movements require a stable shoulder foundation; regressing to strict work addresses the root cause of the fault rather than masking it.

Question 4

In CrossFit instruction, a 'global' movement fault is one that:

Accepted Answer

Affects the entire body position and alignment during a movement

Answer

Global faults are systemic breakdowns that compromise overall body position, as opposed to local faults that affect a single joint.

Question 5

What is the role of a coach during the 'workout' portion of a CrossFit class (not warm-up or cool-down)?

Accepted Answer

Actively observe athletes, provide safety corrections, and offer targeted encouragement

Answer

During the workout, the coach's primary responsibility is athlete safety, movement quality monitoring, and providing motivational feedback.

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