Scanning | Awareness

Are your eyes expressing the ideal intensity level?

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Are your eyes expressing the ideal intensity level? ==>

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.

  • Moments with a calm gaze but focused when executing the next task.

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

  • When we are calm its easier to see all our options.

    Why = Broad explanation of why this skill is important.

  • 1) On the wall we are aiming to be performing in the present state. So, how do we reflect on the wall?



    2) On the ground, we need to take a moment and determine where we could reset and quickly become aware of what our eyes are expressing.



    3) At those possible moments it’s important to attempt to mentally reset but afterwards become aware of your eye intensity at that moment. Is your intensity level in your eyes where it should be at this moment?



    4) Reflect and learn from your efforts.

    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) Practice monitoring your soft intensity levels during your warm ups.



    2) Next while on the ground preview a climb in the Focused & Engaged range, determine your eye intensity levels at various moments. Where do you want it soft or firm depending on the task at hand.



    3) On your flash/onsight attempts, practice previewing the climb and anticipate the best strategy for your eye intensity.

    Progressions = Listing of the progressions for this skill.

  • Remember, learning happens when we reflect and determine the good and where it could have been better.

    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.