Top-rope belaying, step by step
Ready when: Knots and partner check (i2) done and the gym's belay course accepts the child.
What the coach teaches
On the floor first: take in, brake, lower, with the rope calls; then holding a sitting climber just off the ground; then a whole climb and a controlled lower; the brake hand never leaves the rope; standing close to the wall; a back-up belayer holding the brake rope; then holding announced falls.
At home, safe only
Knots and partner check (i2).
Ask the club
The belay course and test, climbers of similar weight, a back-up belayer for children.
What you can see from the side
The belayer never takes the hand off the brake rope.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach's pass/fail checklist with all points met.
Stop and get a coach when
Any slack rope, distraction or missed check.
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