Legless Rope Climb

Set-up

• Sit or stand at the base of the rope and grip it as high as you can with both hands.

How to do it

1. Pull yourself up with your arms only, keeping your legs together and off the rope.
2. Reach one hand above the other to climb, keeping the rope close to your chest.
3. Climb down hand under hand, under control.

Coaching cues

• Keep your legs still, held in an L or hanging straight.
• Short reaches keep you in control.

Common mistakes

• Sliding down, which burns the hands.
• Climbing higher than you can come down from.

Safety

• Only try this once you can climb the rope easily with your legs, and use a mat underneath.