TFC - Self Assessment Template

	A	B	C	E	F	H	I	J
1						Mental	Tech/Tactics	Physical
2		Condition	0-5	Key		0	0	0

3	1	My footwork (use of feet) deteriorates during the hardest part of a climb.		0	almost always
4	2	My forearms balloon and my grip begins to fail even on routes that are easy for me.		1	often
5	3	On hard sequences, I have difficulty stepping onto critical footholds.		2	about half the time
6	4	I get anxious and tight as I head into crux sequences.		3	occasionally
7	5	My biceps (upper arms) pump out before my forearms.		4	seldom
8	6	I have difficulty hanging on small, necessary-to-use holds.		5	never
9	7	I blow sequences I have wired and know by heart.
10	8	I stall at the start of crux sequences. I end up having to hang on the rope and rest before I can give it a good, solid try.		0	almost always
11	9	I climb three or four days in a row.		1	often
12	10	I get sewing-machine leg ("Elvis leg").		2	about half the time
13	11	I pump out on overhanging climbs no matter how big the holds.		3	occasionally
14	12	I get out of breath when I climb.		4	seldom
15	13	I make excuses for why I might fail on a route before I even begin to climb.		5	never
16	14	I miss hidden holds on routes.
17	15	I have difficulty hanging on to small sloping holds or pockets.		0	almost always
18	16	I grab quick draws, the rope, or other gear instead of risking a fall trying a hard move of which I am unsure.		1	often
19	17	On a typical climb, I feel like much of my body weight is hanging on my arms.		2	about half the time
20	18	I get very sore the day after climbing at the crags.		3	occasionally
21	19	I have difficulty visualizing myself successfully climbing the route before I leave the ground.		4	seldom
22	20	I cannot reach key holds on difficult routes.		5	never
23	21	On overhanging routes and roofs, I have difficulty keeping my feet from cutting loose and swinging out.
24	22	While climbing, I get distracted by activity on the ground and/or I think about whether the belayer is paying attention.		0	almost always
25	23	I have difficulty reading sequences.		1	often
26	24	I get a flash pump on the first climb of the day.		2	about half the time
27	25	I have more difficulty climbing when people are watching.		3	occasionally
28	26	My feet unexpectedly pop off footholds.		4	seldom
29	27	I experience elbow pain when I climb on a regular basis.		5	never
30	28	When lead climbing a safe route, I have difficulty pushing myself to the complete limit.
31	29	I have difficulty finding midroute rest positions and shakeouts.
32	30	My first attempt on a hard route is usually better than my second or third attempts of the day.
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