Lesson 3: Footwork & Edge Control
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate the difference between "smearing" and "edging" to navigate routes with smaller holds.
When climbing the rock wall, what are some of the difficulties that a person may experience?
Edging
Smearing
Quiet Feet
Standard 1: Develops a variety of motor skills (specialized movement patterns).
(DOK 2) In what scenario would "smearing" be more effective than "edging" on a flat section of the gym wall?
Students learn to manage fear, build trust in equipment, and develop "grit"—the ability to persist when a solution isn't immediately obvious. Physically, it develops functional grip strength and "core-to-extremity" power, which are essential for manual tasks and injury prevention in daily life.
Students lack of interest or perceived abilities
Adjustments of safety equipment.
Students can demonstrate the proper foot positioning based on the hold presented.
Certified auto-belay system
Climbing Harness
Athletic shoes
Carabiners
Visual Aids