CWI CWI Climbing Techniques & Movement Skills 2

Question 1

What is a 'dyno' in climbing, and when should an instructor introduce it to students?

Accepted Answer

A dynamic jump move where both hands momentarily leave the wall; introduced after basic footwork is established

Answer

A dyno is a fully dynamic move where the climber uses momentum to jump to a hold, and it should be taught after students have solid static technique and body awareness.

Question 2

Which grip type places the fingers in a fully curled position with the thumb wrapping over the index finger, and is considered the strongest but highest-risk for injury?

Accepted Answer

Full crimp (closed crimp)

Answer

The full crimp (closed crimp) is the strongest grip but places extreme stress on the A2 pulley, making it the most injury-prone grip position.

Question 3

When coaching a student on footwork accuracy, which drill is most directly targeted at improving precision of foot placement?

Accepted Answer

Climbing with vision restricted to feet only ('feet first' drill)

Answer

Feet-first or vision-restricted drills force climbers to look at and think about their foot placements, directly improving precision and proprioception.

Question 4

What is the primary benefit of teaching 'stemming' technique to students on a climbing wall?

Accepted Answer

It allows rest and recovery by pressing outward on two opposing surfaces

Answer

Stemming presses the feet against two opposing surfaces, distributing weight through the legs and allowing the arms to rest, which is key for managing fatigue.

Question 5

A student consistently over-grips on easy terrain, leading to early fatigue. What is the best instructional cue to address this?

Accepted Answer

Cue them to use only the pressure needed to maintain contact — 'grip only as hard as you need to'

Answer

Over-gripping is best addressed by teaching economy of effort — using minimal grip force appropriate to the hold size and angle.

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CWI CWI Climbing Techniques & Movement Skills 2