Focussing on CLIMBING TECHNIQUE to improve my session | V0 - V7

In this classic bouldering session at Depot Sheffield, I try to apply all of the climbing tips, techniques and tricks I've picked up in various coaching sessions over the last few months and share my process with you! I pick out beginner and intermediate boulders between V2 and V7 and try to climb them thoughtfully and strategically.
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00:00 - 01:00 Welcome to the climbing session
01:00 - 01:49 V2-4 to warm up for climbing
01:49 - 03:35 Pink V2-V5 with lots of toe hooks!
03:35 - 10:36 Climbing my red V3-5 project with lots of beta adjustments
10:39 - 14:14 V5-V7 Project grade
14:14 - 16:51 V5 to V7 project | drop knees, inside edge flags, deep flags and lots of twisting!
16:51 - Comp style problem on the comp wall!
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[@cheyennehammonds2331]

Hannah your channel is probably my favourite climbing related channel on YT. You don't try to show off or cut out falls. You are true to yourself and you're so progress-focused and about learning and not giving up. I love this

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that so much. Really lovely to hear you like the channel. 🥰

[@nickpov3y]

the in-video text bits about technique and why you're making choices, good or bad, are really good. it's so easy to just fall off and not ask yourself why it's something we all need reminding about and something which I am trying to remember to do

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! I'm trying to be a little more analytical and mindful with my climbing so it's helpful for me to ask 'what could I change' and analyse my own climbing as I'm climbing and also when I come to edit the footage! :)

[@chetankini8140]

I really love 12:24 when you start saying "a better climber" but then correct yourself and say "a more technical climber". It might be very subtle but I think it shows some great maturity. One of the many reasons I really appreciate this channel!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that. I really have been trying to correct myself when I downtalk my own climbing. I've always really neglected to appreciate how important attitude and approach is in climbing!

[@MrCmon113]

Technique is just poor compensation for lacking strength.

[@petertyldesley6542]

@@MrCmon113 Um wot?

[@cheyennehammonds2331]

@@MrCmon113 whut

[@ceee8998]

this was a nice chill session, liked the little captions re technique choice, also looking strong as always!!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! Really great to hear that the chill sessions go down well too. ☺️

[@Nico42ke]

I agree, those captions are super interesting.

[@MiguelClimbs]

Don't trip about the audio Hannah, we just want to see you climb and crush! 🤩💪 You're so good at walking us through different problems. I need to work on that in my vids. Cheers!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks Miguel, really appreciate that! Hopefully the fan wasn’t too distracting 😅

[@natashab173]

Only got one hour to myself today and seeing your new upload has relaxed me! So thought it would be a good chance to say I’ve been watching for over a year now and just think you’re great. How you correct your negative self talk, yet are really open and real about things like fear and frustration. I would say I’m a naff climber but should correct that! Even when I plod along on a few V2s you’re super inspiring and positive and your love for climbing shines through so thank you ☺️

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Ahhhh, thank you for such a lovely message! Im so glad you like the videos and like my ethos towards climbing and self talk! Hope you’re week is going well even if it sounds a little busy! 😊

[@julesastier4128]

Super video!!! Absolutely love the little bubbles with the technical choices you make. Really adds to the video😍

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks so much Jules, really appreciate that! Hopefully they shed some light on what I’m TRYING to do even if the execution isn’t always up to speed hehe.

[@rhettetherington1351]

Really good video Hannah. I like the pop up boxes with technique descriptions in. Really helpful.

[@slavadabadoo]

Love the in-video text bubbles with the context! That was so helpful! Also: did you start using your brush as a microphone when you were deciding to do comp style boulders? Hahah

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Haha yes I did. Total pro at this whole presenting thing! Glad you liked the video and the text insights 😀

[@KannKeinenSinnMachen]

I love these kind of videos! They are helping a lot! And are nice to calm myself down as well :) I’d love to see more of those in the future!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

I'm so glad. I'll definitely keep making them :)

[@tessab566]

I really appreciated this video-the text you added to explain some of the technical aspects is really helpful to me as a V0-V2 climber.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Really glad you liked it! :)

[@ReaperUnreal]

Great video! Really enjoyed it.

[@samuelkirkwood7221]

Looking strong Hannah! Loved the technique captions and the style of video!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks Samuel. Glad you liked the captions! ☺️☺️

[@SolracFS]

really enjoyed that one. Big up Sheffield!

[@cayleighcmc7271]

I saw you one day at the depot but was too shy to come over to say hi. I really enjoy your videos and they inspire me to climb more 🙂

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Ahhh you should have! That would have been lovely. Next time 😊😊😊

[@SelcraigClimbs]

Ah it's already out, niceeee! Time to climb vicariously through you

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Really hope you enjoy it! ☺️☺️

[@SelcraigClimbs]

@@hannahmorrisbouldering loved it! Crushing the purples, it looks as though yellow 7-8 circuits are well within achievable distance now 💛 go get em 💪

[@snickycrow]

Watching that red one that you cut feet on to get to that horizontal hold, Louis was right, you are super strong. That looked badass.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! Hopefully I can keep improving my technique and strength and become a better all-round climber. :)

[@straazz]

Louis is right about many things, but in particular on how wickedly strong you are. Not just locking off, but the way you're able to stay close to the wall on those steep overhangs. That's a level of core strength that's miles away for me - I'll just plod along and dangle from my shoulders for a while longer...

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Aw thank you! I appreciate that. I think I just need to be a little more committed in really going for moves and then maybe the strength would be put to better use!

[@okkng1902]

Great vid Hannah, this is my home gym. I had a few attempts at the red problem on Monday and couldn’t sus it. I’ll try the toe hook! Thanks for the beta

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

That’s cool! It’s a great gym. Sinking as far down under the hold using the toe really clicked it for me. Hope it goes well. 😅

[@okkng1902]

Sent it 😊 thanks for the reply!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

@@okkng1902 yeeeeeeeeeees so good! 🤩

[@engladsjbanan5750]

This is awsome, more detail plz. :)

[@PaulMathieu---]

very good ! nice

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks a lot!

[@LiuJimmyJymzo]

So strong!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! 🤩

[@Dave1507]

On the red one I think I saw a bit of captain cutloose in your climbing ;) Which is by no means a bad thing!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Maybe Louis has finally cracked the ‘how to get Hannah going for moves’ puzzle!

[@Dave1507]

@@hannahmorrisbouldering Certainly looks like it :)

[@lutherbrown8873]

Best gym in Sheffield! Do you reckon that red circuit boulder was around 6c? I've tried a few like that, but after 2 tries my grip strength is gone.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

It’s a pretty nice local to have! I reckon it could be at the upper end. 6B+ at least imo! 😅

[@dcdales]

18:25 most graceful downclimb on KZbin so far gg

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Haha I try, I try!

[@davidj7607]

You didn't top the first pink? Need two hands. MB have them set that same route again and top it?

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

David, that’s ridiculous.

[@courtclimbs]

Wouldn’t have noticed the audio if you wouldn’t have said anything, and that being said, I stopped noticing it 30 seconds in. :) thanks for the video :)

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! Glad it wasn’t too distracting. 😅😅

[@dangryder6050]

What is pegging called in the UK?

[@Polnedrane]

What's with the cut loose at 4.20ish,you just reach it..... 🤔

[@BigDickMark]

You're so cute. Your enthusiasm is palpable!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Ahhhhh, thank you very much!

[@JustinCasey216]

Its much easier to climb opposite hand and foot and keep your arms straighter!

[@nrg-pupu2635]

No hate but you were dabbing in the red boulder

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

You’re not wrong! *sets reminder to go back for no dab victory next session*

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[@roberthilger5918]

I really like your videos, but it would be easier to follow if you spoke English ;-) - what slang is that by the way? I have to speak english all day but as not native speaker, you are sometimes hard to understand.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

I’ll try to bear that in mind! Which slang was it? I don’t notice myself using it! 🥲

[@assaqwwq]

Ngl, I am really jealous of you. Climbing with the best climbers, getting tips and tricks just cuz you got a yt channel (for which you work really hard btw), going to FB and all kinds of trips, building climbing walls, AND STILL NOT KNOWING WHICH FOOT TO START ON A V3??? the depravity, the decadence, the disrespect!!!! Awesome that you fight so much, but still, after all these years, it feels like you are not comfortable on the wall, and I am not sure why. Again, sorry, really just jealous, you keep doing you!!

[@acmclanaghan]

This is an embarrassing comment to make, can feel the bitterness oozing from it. “The disrespect” - cheek of it!!

[@glinkowopalca]

No wonder you’re jealous and bitter, with that attitude I doubt anyone wants to climb with you 😆 how’s you v2 project going, figured out how to hold jugs yet? (Sorry, Hannah’s way to nice to comment on such low level, but I’m happy to to it for her 😆)

[@paddyfinn626]

Super odd form of trolling, time for some personal reflection for you I feel.

[@assaqwwq]

@@acmclanaghan totally agree!

[@5tr4nge75]

Lol, you sound bitter and insecure bro

[@abihump]

Hey I’m brand new to bouldering, I’m a ballet dancer so have agility but I have no idea where to start other than just climbing whatever’s possible. Anyone have any advice, is getting a coach something worth looking into? 🤍

[@Dave1507]

I don't think you need a coach in the beginning, but maybe an entry course in your local gym might be a good idea if you really don't know what to do. Otherwise, maybe you have friends who are boulderers or climbers who can show you a few tricks.

[@phineasg7709]

I wouldn't recommend getting a coach yet. I think the best plan for beginners is to just climb a lot. Asking other climbers at the gym for beta is a good way to learn new techniques. After about 9 months you can add hangboarding if you want.