You may not even know this is holding back your climbing

[@AdamL_18]

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]

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]

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

[@PompousPicard1]

Good profile pic 😂🤘🏻

[@Leo-ry6zh]

Yes! Would love to see more advanced and in depth content like this, so much climbing KZbin 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]

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

[@adamhaas141]

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

[@jakobbauz]

For someone like me, who has started climbing in his mid-thirties and doesn't have a network of better climbers aka coaches around him, your videos on climbing technique are a revelation, man. I haven't seen anything like it among all the tutorials etc. on KZbin. Climbing is what keeps me going. So... thank you!

[@idkgg9588]

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

[@910suck]

Chill bro

[@VetinariClone]

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]

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]

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.

[@tomcanac850]

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!

[@rosy-rho]

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!

[@micchops3921]

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!

[@stevenolson5671]

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!!

[@lauragavalo400]

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

[@rlm2610]

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]

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

[@Loveyogaanatomy]

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

[@tonyneel7908]

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]

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

[@JCesarH]

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

[@Tyson298]

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

[@nightfox6738]

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

[@jerryshine3106]

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

[@SDwuwei]

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

[@G1NG3RJ0HN]

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!

[@luccapasqualato4169]

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

[@widi.1984]

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

[@markharris2562]

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!

[@Neffer23]

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

[@j.l.5966]

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 😊

[@belkwell4876]

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

[@Biceps_Mou]

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

[@rosaliechen9565]

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 :^)

[@loiduongjr]

Video looks great Dave. Always amazing information.

[@RichardWells]

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 👌

[@marcofranzreb1384]

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.

[@pphil9948]

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

[@alessandro2649]

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

[@danf8986]

Such incredible detail in your videos! Thank you so much, I am pumped to improve my footswaps 😄

[@matteobecchi1210]

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

[@liammclaughlin2321]

Literally gonna refer back to this in the gym. Thanks Dave

[@GrumpyBottom]

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!

[@markblackwood9221]

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.

[@MrAfricaturtle]

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

[@meezyobreezy]

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

[@yiwenli1573]

Love the technique videos. Please make more of it.

[@Alex.i]

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

[@librapower7810]

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

[@zhelyo_physics]

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!!

[@graemem6234]

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

[@FreshClipMedia]

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!

[@JesseJiryuDavis]

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

[@swbaker8]

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!

[@sjoerddejong7601]

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!

[@middle-agedclimber]

What a fantastic and thorough explanation. Thank you.

[@milkymat]

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!

[@Master-O-None]

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

[@teodominguezsanchez2086]

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.

[@nikolayletsgooo]

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 😊

[@fridrikb9878]

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

[@robertcreer8826]

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

[@hamidgarcia1]

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

[@jokka1632]

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

[@Zephromonia]

Brilliant content, your teaching has so much value!

[@GoodLuck-rh8tb]

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.

[@MP-bx3uj]

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

[@AllegraClimbingPsychologist]

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!

[@kylemac345]

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.

[@nigelpearson1403]

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

[@crispycrimps865]

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

[@jensmansson1225]

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!

[@mikevdwerf]

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

[@RauteFm]

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

[@Leandroltz]

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!

[@Harry-mr3mn]

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

[@iedison3839]

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]

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!

[@DylanMatto]

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!

[@andihofacker]

Great video, thanks for sharing your technique!

[@stijnvanvooren6117]

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

[@adhocrandom]

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

[@oohall]

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

[@fat82much]

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

[@johncap0]

Loving the technique videos Dave!

[@thenayancat8802]

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

[@CrimpingPebbles]

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

[@seanmacdonald8476]

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

[@jakelevi1996]

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.

[@snowoncedars8215]

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.

[@MrChaluliss]

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.

[@krissiefowler5423]

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.

[@raulsararu7998]

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

[@idkwhattouseforname]

Love this format of vids. Super helpful

[@florianneumann9441]

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]

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

[@jensplinzler1604]

Hi Dave, I have implemented your approach to footswapping in my warmup. Do you have a technique for swapping feet in pockets? I came across this issue on a recent project. Do you smear/press outside the pocket or any others ideas? I am taking about pockets where the first 2cm of your shoe go in. Thanks a lot if you take the time to respond.

[@jensplinzler1604]

Any thoughts on swapping feet in pockets? :)

[@chillpurr275]

Thanks Dave, great explanation!

[@dylancooper498]

Great video Dave! How do you manage bat hangs with zero ankle dorsiflexion? They have always been a no go for me as i have the flexibility of a potato.

[@austintrotta9417]

Thank you Dave❤

[@aev325]

🤯🤯🤯 Mind-blown! Thank you!

[@benbobben]

Great video, would you suggest trying to learn both foot swaps? Is there any point having both foot swaps in your arsenal? Ive been practicing the swap and drop, seen big improvements in footwork in just a few sessions

[@sampattison3702]

These videos are really useful - thank you!

[@barneyadams9869]

This is so much to think about! I find that alot of your videos talk about techniques I already use without thinking but maybe this is due to having climbed for nearly 30 years? I'd love to climb E9 but my journey seems slow. They bring said I really enjoy climbing solo or lead rope solo at mid grades to E2. Who else climbs lead rope solo regularly? Am I fairly alone in this discipline?

[@MattyPMoonboarding]

Thank you Dave 😊 these are great