After a discussion on the scope of the Award, how to assess clients existing ability and structuring a session we got down to working through a large number of drills and games based on: finding stable clipping positions, clipping and lead belaying. On a regular basis the students were asked to think through and demonstrate progressions to ensure it wasn't just about the tools though! We also looked at falling progressions, common problems and the difference between teaching lead climbing to both adults and under 18s.
Always enjoy these courses as there is a great opportunity to engage CWLAs with ideas on coaching their own students in the future.
Lotsa knots
Spot the beanbag
Joe moving a rubber thumb
Georgia getting stable
Clock snap
Clock snap with a tail
Comparing noses
Autobelay tail clipping
Dan and Joe racing the rope
Autobelay lead belaying
Toprope leading
M belayed falls
Georgia catching some air time
Ready…… Go!
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