It’s often necessary to switch feet on small holds. By itself, switching feet is hard enough, but when you’re on an overhanging route and the foot is far off to the side, it gets even more difficult. A lot of body tension and foot pressure is needed to be successful. In this post, we demonstrate a drill to practice this important technique.
Toe hooks are often needed for steep routes in a bouldering cave. Read on to learn more about maintaining an active toe and core to help you toe hook better!
Heel hooks are critical for maintaining balance on some climbs. Learn more on the best methods for engaging your heel and reaching rock climbing nirvana!
Good foot placement has no time to occur if the foot you’re moving has weight on it—the foot will slam onto the hold with a low probability of hitting the right spot.
