School Climbing Wall
Intro to climbing on the school wall: low horizontal traverses with strict safety rules.
How to play
- Explain the rules and technique: three points of contact, look at your feet, weight on the legs.
- Low horizontal traverse (feet under 1 m from the floor) with mats underneath.
- Challenges: use only one color of holds or touch a specific hold.
- If the wall is tall and there are harnesses and trained staff, belayed climbs supervised by the teacher.
Rules
- Never climb higher than indicated.
- One climber per wall section.
- Climb down, don't jump.
Variations
Easier
Short traverse with big holds.
Standard
Full traverse with color challenges.
Harder
Traverse both ways without touching the floor.
Adaptations
- Fear of heights: stay just above the floor.
- Limited mobility: grip work on low holds.
Learning goals
- Develop grip strength and coordination.
- Learn to manage risk with safety rules.
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