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Clear Eye Contact on your Next Action

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Primary Information for How & Why


To effectively embark on this skill builder, there are a few key pieces of essential information you need to know. These primary details will guide you in learning & performing the skill correctly and maximizing the benefits of your practice.

  • When watching yourself climb its clear where you are directing your intention on the wall.

    Success = Description of what good looks like for this skill.

  • Our primary means of directing our focus is with our eyes.

    Why = Broad explanation of why this skill is important.

  • 1) Look for the next hold.



    2) Now, SEE the texture of the hold and any thumb prints or boot rubber.



    3) Watch the way you grab the hold and connect with how it feels as you grab it.



    4) Don’t look away until you are happy and expressing a look of content adds additional value.

    Directions = Written guidance for the skill.

Essential knowledge to be Effective 

To embark on any skill builder successfully, it is crucial to have a strong foundation of essential information. This knowledge will ensure that you perform the skill appropriately to maximize the benefits of your practice. This section will provide you with the necessary depth to best perform this skill builder.

  • 1) On a climb in the Easy learning zone, hold eye contact for 2 seconds after grabbing or placing the foot. Do this for the next 4 actions.

    

2) On a climb in the Easy learning zone, hold eye contact for the whole boulder or 2nd bolt.



    3) On a climb in the Engaged & Focused learning zone, hold eye contact for 2 seconds after grabbing or placing the foot. Do this for the next 4 actions.



    4) Practice this skill on climbs that you should send in 2-4 attempts.



    5) Practice this routine in on multi day projects.

    Progressions = Listing of the progressions for this skill.

  • You do not need to practice this on every attempt. Set a goal of practicing it "X" number of times today.

    Tips = There might be suggestions on how best to practice & integrate the skill.

References for this exercise

The references below provide clarity by explaining the key terms in a concise manner.

  • Edit the time field to reflect the total estimated time you spent practicing this skill.

    Record = What and how to record relevant data to track any changes.

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    Definitions = Explanation of a term.