You may not even know this is holding back your climbing

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  • Опубликовано: 29 апр 2023
  • Many climbers are unaware just how much their ability to swap feet efficiently is holding them back. Poor technique tends to make climbers search for alternatives, which usually make climbs a lot harder. In this video I go through the handful of things you need to know to swap feet accurately and extremely consistently. My book on training for climbing: www.davemacleod.com/shop/9out...
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  • @AdamL_18
    @AdamL_18 Год назад +232

    Every video has so much in depth technique and movement analysis its mind blowing and feel like a steal to get this for free. You are a legend for the climbing community ! ❤

    • @calnick0
      @calnick0 Год назад +11

      Buy one of his books! It’s a nice way to show support and they’re the best educational climbing books out there.

    • @AdamL_18
      @AdamL_18 Год назад +1

      @@calnick0of course i already did, but yeah more people should be aware of this !

    • @PompousPicard1
      @PompousPicard1 6 месяцев назад +1

      Good profile pic 😂🤘🏻

  • @Leo-ry6zh
    @Leo-ry6zh Год назад +101

    Yes! Would love to see more advanced and in depth content like this, so much climbing RUclips feels focused on entry level climbing techniques, or try to cover too much in one video ao that we don't get a proper in depth understanding, but you're doing it perfectly

    • @mickey_rose
      @mickey_rose Год назад +4

      I agree! Go Dave! We are with you. More wisdom, less clickbait!

    • @adamhaas141
      @adamhaas141 Год назад +2

      Same here. For people like me with some years of climbing but no coach or group to learn from, this content is like gold.

  • @idkgg9588
    @idkgg9588 Год назад +65

    what a time to be able to have one of the best all-around climbers giving advice on youtube, great video as always Dave!!

  • @VetinariClone
    @VetinariClone Год назад +23

    This one was very interesting to me. I’ve never shied away from foot swapping and always found it fairly intuitive, but for that reason I’ve never actually thought much about it at all, so seeing the technique laid out like this is making me excited to get to the gym to see if I can improve what I do naturally and make myself a more efficient climber.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @dannygrout92
    @dannygrout92 Год назад +8

    This is how Dave reached a really elite level by training his brain, fingers second.
    Fantastic content as always. More of this type of video please !!!
    Again been climbing for years and years but never consciously considered all these points.

  • @jamieboyd9019
    @jamieboyd9019 Год назад +21

    Thanks, Dave. My foot-swapping til this point has always veered more towards the panicked hop. Will definitely run through a few more focused foot swap drills at the wall this week.

  • @rosy-rho
    @rosy-rho Год назад +4

    I've never thought even half as deeply about foot-swaps as this, and now I know I definitely have some learning (and practicing) to do! Thanks for the excellent video!

  • @tomcanac850
    @tomcanac850 Год назад +2

    In trad climbing, having to do a foot swap with your gear far away is one of those moments that instantly put you in the zone.
    Thanks a lot for those technique videos Dave!

  • @nightfox6738
    @nightfox6738 23 дня назад

    I've always been extremely comfortable with my footswaps and I still learned something! Wonderful explanation.

  • @JCesarH
    @JCesarH 24 дня назад

    I've watched and learned a lot about climbing the last year but you have a such a consious understanding of technique that I've not seen anyone else be able to explain technique as clearly as you do you. Amazing to have you sharing your experience here

  • @Loveyogaanatomy
    @Loveyogaanatomy 4 месяца назад

    Great video, love the detail, clarity and this type of content. Thanks for your hard work

  • @micchops3921
    @micchops3921 Год назад +3

    I've been using the flagging technique video at the forefront of my climbing since it was released and it's made a significant difference in my control on the rock. I couldn't overstate how valuable these videos are, please keep them coming!

  • @G1NG3RJ0HN
    @G1NG3RJ0HN Год назад

    aha!! The hip bounce was what I wasn't getting and why I couldn't quite grasp switching feet like that on overhanging terrain. Thanks for making it make sense!

  • @lauragavalo400
    @lauragavalo400 11 месяцев назад

    I've just tried it today and the rolling technique works like a charm! Thanks for the clear explanation and everything!

  • @belkwell4876
    @belkwell4876 11 месяцев назад

    that is the best foot swapping video I have ever seen! Subscribed.

  • @jerryshine3106
    @jerryshine3106 Год назад +4

    Another great video. I love when you go in depth on seemingly small techniques. Thanks!

  • @alessandro2649
    @alessandro2649 Год назад

    Amazing!! RUclips is really missing these done by a pro. Lots of less strong climbers learning stuff but this is next level

  • @rlm2610
    @rlm2610 Год назад +1

    Watched this video yesterday and tried it as a technique drill today. What an eye opener! All tips are super helpful, but the game changer for me is keeping the top of the toes of the incoming foot against the wall before and while it rolls down/in. I would never have thought of this. It gives so much control compared to dropping it straight down, which often makes me miss the best part of the hold. Thanks for these wonderful videos and also for your books, which have changed many aspects of my climbing over the last few months🙏🏻

  • @ACMaNNeN99
    @ACMaNNeN99 Год назад

    As a beginner to climbing these videos really help me notice the minor/major flaws in my climbing. Really appriciate the effort!!!

  • @widi.1984
    @widi.1984 Год назад

    your content is gold. I wish I was living closer to take up some of your training sessions.

  • @stevenolson5671
    @stevenolson5671 Год назад +1

    Tried this at the gym yesterday and wow!! I’ve always known I was bad at foot swaps but it was wild how casual they felt using these techniques. Even help me send a tricky problem with horrible sloper hands yesterday!!

  • @fat82much
    @fat82much Год назад +3

    Thanks Dave! Love these technique videos. I’ll be practicing these techniques next time I go climbing

  • @Tyson298
    @Tyson298 Год назад

    This and your foot flagging video have been immensely helpful, I've not seen any other channel explain the mechanics so well. Thanks for the great content

  • @SDwuwei
    @SDwuwei Год назад

    Any technique video from you gets my undivided attention. Thank you for making these.

  • @tonyneel7908
    @tonyneel7908 Год назад

    This was weirdly helpful. Honestly never thought I needed to work on foot swaps until this video. Tried these tips last session and it was a world of difference!

  • @nugzila4170
    @nugzila4170 Год назад

    Been watching your stuff for years. One of the few instructors that really has a natural talent for teaching and climbing.

  • @AllegraClimbingPsychologist
    @AllegraClimbingPsychologist Год назад +1

    By the way, I had ankle injuries that destroyed completely my dorsiflexion and I tried improving it for years but with almost no result. This year actually went to a physio that did ankle mobilization every week and I had an exstensive rehab plan to perform 5 days a week. My dorsiflexion is now into the normal range again!!! I know it might not sound amazing, but I really feel a big improvement and I'm now less prone to injuries from falls as well!

  • @nikolayletsgooo
    @nikolayletsgooo Год назад

    These two footwork technique videos for me are kind of filling the gap for "how do I improve my footwork?" After injuring a finger pulley, I knew that foot slipping while crimping was ome of the contributors (because I read 'Make or Break', another great work by Dave which I admire), but I never had much insight into how to actually improve the said technique. Thank you, Dave! Can't wait to try it out in the field 😊

  • @adhocrandom
    @adhocrandom Год назад

    Thanks, Dave. Really detailed and well explained. Keep these coming!

  • @middle-agedclimber
    @middle-agedclimber Год назад

    What a fantastic and thorough explanation. Thank you.

  • @loiduongjr
    @loiduongjr Год назад +2

    Video looks great Dave. Always amazing information.

  • @crispycrimps865
    @crispycrimps865 Год назад

    These videos are exactly what I need! Thanks Dave, this is great content!

  • @johncap0
    @johncap0 Год назад

    Loving the technique videos Dave!

  • @graemem6234
    @graemem6234 Год назад +1

    I am really enjoying your technique videos Dave! Always sharing great quality material.

  • @yiwenli1573
    @yiwenli1573 Год назад

    Love the technique videos. Please make more of it.

  • @Master-O-None
    @Master-O-None Год назад

    These videos are fantastic Dave! I thoroughly enjoy all your content but have been specifically loving the recent videos.

  • @hamidgarcia1
    @hamidgarcia1 Год назад

    Thanks Dave. This is very useful to understand in so detailed way.

  • @Biceps_Mou
    @Biceps_Mou Год назад +1

    Love your analytical and fully thought-thru approach to technique and efficient climbing. Thanks so much Dave!

  • @matteobecchi1210
    @matteobecchi1210 Год назад

    Amazing content as usual, thank you! This is so much deeper than the usual tutorial you can find on RUclips.

  • @andihofacker
    @andihofacker Год назад

    Great video, thanks for sharing your technique!

  • @Zephromonia
    @Zephromonia 10 месяцев назад

    Brilliant content, your teaching has so much value!

  • @MrAfricaturtle
    @MrAfricaturtle Год назад

    I really appreciate your taking the time to give us such quality free advice. Thank you very much, Dave!

  • @sjoerddejong7601
    @sjoerddejong7601 Год назад

    It's great to see your channel growing Dave! I feel like just a few weeks ago you were around 50k subscribers. I love your content, and keep up the great videos! You've been one of my favorite climbing channels for a while now!

  • @nigelpearson1403
    @nigelpearson1403 11 месяцев назад

    Brilliant. I have been climbing for many years and this video shows I still have a lot t learn

  • @Neffer23
    @Neffer23 Год назад

    Dave these recent technique videos have been really useful, thankyou for the effort in making them.

  • @luccapasqualato4169
    @luccapasqualato4169 Год назад

    Dave you're by far my favorite climber. the level of depth you put into thinking about climbing details is absurd!

  • @librapower7810
    @librapower7810 Год назад

    I subscribed a long time ago and am really liking these in depth technique videos. Thankyou

  • @fridrikb9878
    @fridrikb9878 Год назад

    Your videos on technique are great. Really looking forward to the one on board climbing. I have been a subscriber for a while - and I do enjoy your videos

  • @zhelyo_physics
    @zhelyo_physics Год назад

    Fantastic video Dave! I remember reading lots of your Online Climbing Coach blog to learn technique years ago and its great to see this detailed insights into climbing technique that help both experienced and beginner climbers alike. Well done!!

  • @Leandroltz
    @Leandroltz Год назад

    great video Dave! extremely helpful, I learned to swap my feet but by a lot of trial and error and not really knowing or discussing about the technique with anyone, so it is nice to see this video with a more in depth discussion about how to approach foot swaps... Thank you very much!

  • @pphil9948
    @pphil9948 Год назад

    This is such a fantastic video, Dave, thank you very much. Echoing what many others are saying: please, keep making content like this!

  • @Alex.i
    @Alex.i Год назад

    Amazing video! Please continue making climbing technique videos!!!!

  • @j.l.5966
    @j.l.5966 Год назад

    Greetings from the U.S.! Thank you for these videos, this one in particular is exactly what I need to break through my plateau. Keep up the fantastic work and looking forward to your next one 😊

  • @milkymat
    @milkymat Год назад

    really loving these last two technique videos, both times have had something to take back to the gym with me. and steep boarding climbing is totally a weakness for me, so i’m excited for that one coming up!

  • @raulsararu7998
    @raulsararu7998 6 месяцев назад

    thanks for making the videos, this was the first i saw and i'm hooked !

  • @krissiefowler5423
    @krissiefowler5423 Год назад

    I broke my ankle inside bouldering very early on in my climbing
    6 years later I’m currently recovering from a sprained ankle on the same one… and foot swapping and even powering off that foot can be so disheartening and tricky… so thankyou for this video!
    Ankles are so important!
    People who haven’t suffered an injury don’t get how hard it is afterwards.

  • @idkwhattouseforname
    @idkwhattouseforname Год назад

    Love this format of vids. Super helpful

  • @rosaliechen9565
    @rosaliechen9565 Год назад

    This was super useful!!!! Really loved the up close shots while explaining the foot swaps, and how you showed when it wouldn’t work and how to deal with that.
    Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom!!! We are very lucky :^)

  • @stijnvanvooren6117
    @stijnvanvooren6117 Год назад

    man i love your content, thanks so much for spreading your climbing knowledge sir!

  • @MP-bx3uj
    @MP-bx3uj Год назад

    So good. I’ve been binging your channel lately. Give me all your wisdom! 😄

  • @jensmansson1225
    @jensmansson1225 10 месяцев назад

    Really like your videos, perfect level for me, trying to get from intermediate to advanced level. Good structure in the video, good explanations and demonstrations! Thanks a lot!

  • @Harry-mr3mn
    @Harry-mr3mn Год назад

    love this video, i struggled with this and the breakdown of technique was so clear

  • @meezyobreezy
    @meezyobreezy Год назад

    Amazing. These definitely touch on topics and techniques that are not ordinarily discussed in technique videos

  • @markharris2562
    @markharris2562 Год назад

    Your technique videos are the best I have ever seen - in any topic. The kind that makes you say "of course!... I never thought about that" and feel really stupid and really happy at the same time. Thank you!

  • @uncoolClimbingVids
    @uncoolClimbingVids Год назад

    One of the best climbing technique videos I have ever seen. Everyone is talking about toe hooks and stuff ,which are pretty important too, but this is an overlooked subject which is far more important than all the flashy moves in my opinion. Great work.

  • @RauteFm
    @RauteFm Год назад

    Absolutetly magnificent video series, Dave. Keep going in this direction, as you are solving actual climbing problems for me 🙂:
    - I'm highly motivated to go out for climbing and try it (same with the last technique video)
    - very succicnt explanations of what many mid-experienced climbers do intuitively but cant control conciously
    - this might become somewhat of a toolbox approach of solving problems

  • @marcofranzreb1384
    @marcofranzreb1384 Год назад +2

    Thank you very much for these videos! I would be interested in knowing how/why you choose a specific grip type for a move, and the benefits and drawbacks you find each one has.

  • @chillpurr275
    @chillpurr275 Год назад

    Thanks Dave, great explanation!

  • @GrumpyBottom
    @GrumpyBottom Год назад

    I’d love it if you did a video or a series on breaking down very difficult boulder problems as you work through them.
    Also your content is master class! Absolute gold for a wannabe climber like myself. Thank you!

  • @sampattison3702
    @sampattison3702 Год назад

    These videos are really useful - thank you!

  • @JesseJiryuDavis
    @JesseJiryuDavis Год назад

    This is one of the clearest and most advanced technique videos I've ever seen.

  • @MidLifeCrimper
    @MidLifeCrimper Год назад

    Amazing!! Thanks for all this SOMEHOW free advice! Your the man Dave!

  • @markblackwood9221
    @markblackwood9221 Год назад +1

    Dave, you sir are a legend and when running into issues climbing here in the bow valley I quite often ask my self “what would Dave Mac do?” Thx for the hard work.

  • @kevinsatake7592
    @kevinsatake7592 Год назад

    Love these technique videos!!!

  • @swbaker8
    @swbaker8 Год назад

    Just went and tried out your foot switching techniques in the gym today. Applying pressure to the wall with the foot you're switching to makes all the difference. The swap was so much easier using your techniques. Appreciate the tips!

  • @mikevdwerf
    @mikevdwerf Год назад

    Dave your “the” man go too for realistic and helpful content about climbing. Nice to watch does 9b beasts but….. i love the way how you find the balance between really cool top notch climbing and informative advice that can everyone, starter too pro. and yes your foot tips are brilliant. cheers

  • @austintrotta9417
    @austintrotta9417 4 месяца назад

    Thank you Dave❤

  • @seanmacdonald8476
    @seanmacdonald8476 Год назад

    Had to break out the floor model skwamas for this one! Coach Dave in the house!

  • @oohall
    @oohall Год назад +1

    I feel like I owe you money for these. Great stuff.

  • @jokka1632
    @jokka1632 Год назад

    The last two videos you have posted are great! As an intermediate climber they have been pure gold 😁

  • @RichardWells
    @RichardWells Год назад

    Brilliant. Something I've never even paid that much attention. I will now. Time to go away and practice. Please keep this kind of content coming 👌

  • @teodominguezsanchez2086
    @teodominguezsanchez2086 Год назад

    Due to the counter balancing foot video i have realised that i was dooing it wrong, an inmediatlty after fixig it i have sent most of my moon board porjets in one sesion.This was truly amazing, thank you so much for the knowledge that you are sharing, it si something invaluable for keen climbers willing to improve and lern.

  • @MattyPMoonboarding
    @MattyPMoonboarding Год назад

    Thank you Dave 😊 these are great

  • @iedison3839
    @iedison3839 Год назад

    Really liking the in depth technique videos. Even if I know almost everything in the video and think its a skill I have 'mastered' theres always at least a couple tidbits of info I had never even considered!

    • @climbermacleod
      @climbermacleod  Год назад

      Yeah glad to hear folk are looking out for new details even when most of it is familiar - a hallmark of a good athlete in any sport!

  • @GoodLuck-rh8tb
    @GoodLuck-rh8tb Год назад

    Wow, these subtleties offer a whole other level of insight of climbing technique. Thanks for that, this is what I am looking for. Additionally this will surely ensure that the avarage climbing skill will rise, the more knowledge about climbing technique is offered.

  • @robertcreer8826
    @robertcreer8826 Год назад

    Thanks Dave, definitely not rolling my ankle over sideways that much. Will give that a go for sure!

  • @kylemac345
    @kylemac345 Год назад

    I never like and subscribe, but this video is of such high quality that after watching it I just had to.
    Thank you Dave for your hard work! This is super informative and I'm looking forward to trying to put what you've described here into practice.

  • @FreshClipMedia
    @FreshClipMedia Год назад

    Really fascinating shot at 11:37, where you can see the rubber of the shoe clinging to the sloping texture of the hold. Also fascinating to listen to the audio at 0.25 playback speed 😂
    Keep them coming dave!

  • @snowoncedars8215
    @snowoncedars8215 6 месяцев назад

    I would be really interested in seeing a video like this about mantling and mantle technique. I think this is really important as it's often the bit where you really don't want to fall off. I've not really seen an in depth analysis of the movement and how you would go about training to improve mantles.

  • @aev325
    @aev325 Год назад

    🤯🤯🤯 Mind-blown! Thank you!

  • @bkl8804
    @bkl8804 Год назад

    Badass, legendary gritstone OG Dave McLeod, ladies and gentlemen!

  • @stevenvandijck2814
    @stevenvandijck2814 Год назад

    I have noticed on board like Kilter how much easier I find the grades when doing a lot of cutting and jumping instead of trying to keep the feet on.

  • @kar0x
    @kar0x Год назад

    these are probably the only good technique videos ive found for climbing!

  • @adamhuske1749
    @adamhuske1749 Год назад

    Always the best videos

  • @DylanMatto
    @DylanMatto Год назад

    thanks so much for this content, amazing stuff and super detailed!
    It would be so helpful if you had the same video on swapping and matching hands (like piano match, shadow match etc..), with body positioning. Or is it always better to find beta avoiding matching hands?
    Thanks again for this content!

  • @thenayancat8802
    @thenayancat8802 Год назад

    Super keen for more technique videos about steep terrain. I'm absolutely rubbish at it, and can't figure out if it's a strength issue or all technique

  • @florianneumann9441
    @florianneumann9441 Год назад

    Great video - gave me a lot of pointers on how to train getting better on swapping feet. I usually try the drop methode - but nobody ever told me to drop my heel before attempting it. I usully did a little hop to take weight off - because as you said it felt like i was standing on the bottom foot. Some people told me the roll methode was superior - don't know really, but will try it next session

    • @florianneumann9441
      @florianneumann9441 Год назад

      Well you also just sold me on buying your two books ^^ Both looked very interresting

  • @jakelevi1996
    @jakelevi1996 Год назад

    Really nice video. I thought I was solid on foot swaps, but there's a lot of technique I was oblivious to, EG heel heights, pressing into the wall with the incoming toe, and roll vs drop. Also, I think 10-15 minutes is the perfect length for a technique video: long enough to get the point across in depth, not too long that it's too significant a time investment as a viewer.

  • @MrChaluliss
    @MrChaluliss Год назад

    Funny to see a whole video on foot swapping. For some time I have thought I rely on foot swapping too much. As even when I am given the option not to, I will do it, just because its so reliable and honestly no more difficult than normal foot placement. Maybe this is a sign that I should just stick with it haha.

  • @rikvdmark
    @rikvdmark Год назад

    Awesome! My footwork definitely needs some work 😅