Ground Game Routine | Visualization

Create a productive routine before you approach your climb.

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Create a productive routine before you approach your climb. ==>

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.

  • Ability to formulate a plan of action then convey the intended emotional state for that climb before you leave the ground in a present state of mind.



    Broad Terms: Reflect, Rehearse, Climb


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

  • Routines reduce the amount of emotional strain on our body and gives us confidence.

    Why = Broad explanation of why this skill is important.

  • 1) Start by adding one progression at a time.



    2) First start with experiencing a quality belly breath and connecting with your next handhold just before you pull onto the wall.



    3) Next step, reflect on the quality of your execution.



    Quality Scale:


    (1) Poor

    
(3) OK


    (5) Good

    
(8) Excellent

    
(10) Perfect



    4) Once you are consistently producing good results move to the next progression.

    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) Start with experiencing a quality belly breath and connecting with your next handhold just before you pull onto the wall.

    

2) Now expand to have absolute connection to the first toe placement that allows you to leave the ground. SEE & FEEL the pressure of the hold on your toe.



    3) Next, Become aware of your body language and actions while walking to the base of the wall. Make sure it’s what you want to express to the world.


    
4) When you chalk up feel and hear the texture of the chalk on your hands as you brush the chalk into your skin.



    5) When you put on your shoes feel and wiggle your toes into the correct position in your shoe. If you have shoe laces feel the tension on the various point of your foot.



    6) Brush the holds and imagine how they will feel including the feet.



    7) Sequence the climb with your eyes towards the ground. Only look up when you are not able to recall the holds.

    

8) Transform your sequencing to rehearsal practice by adding strategy and emotion to the climb.



    9) Reflect and determine your next intention.



    Progressions = Listing of the progressions for this skill.

  • You may form various versions of ground game routines for the different types of climbing games we play.

    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.