Rock Climbing Technique: The Practical Guide To Movement Mastery - Softcover

Kettle, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1999654447 ISBN 13: 9781999654443

Publisher: John Kettle, 2026

Synopsis

This expanded and revised second edition of the worldwide bestseller is packed with knowledge gained over three decades as a professional climbing coach. Whether you're a highly experienced climber or just starting out, refining movement skills will unlock the door to steady progress and increase both efficiency and your enjoyment of the sport. Perhaps your performance has plateaued or you're injured or simply want to get better faster. You may have been climbing for decades but find yourself short of time, or maybe you're coming back to climbing in your later years. Whatever your situation, this book will help you maximise your performance and reduce the risk of injury. Includes over 70 illustrated practical drills and exercises, supported by free online video demonstrations

About this title

About the Author

John Kettle is a passionate rock climber and professional coach based in the Lake District of Northern England. He has been climbing for over 30 years, including first ascents of traditional climbs, mixed winter routes and numerous boulder problems. He has coached climbers of all abilities for more than 25 years in traditional and sport climbing and bouldering, and continues to help individuals improve their performance and enjoyment of climbing in all its forms. He is involved in the delivery and development of UK coaching qualifications and regularly provides seminars, workshops and courses for climbing coaches. Details of Johns work can be found at www.johnkettle.com

Edition details

• Publisher: John Kettle
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1999654447
• ISBN 13: 9781999654443
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 242