Chapter
Climbing the Rope
26:39 - 34:36 (07:57)
This podcast episode discusses the elements of climbing a rope, such as keeping your hands in the same area and matching weights with the other team.
Clips
Tug of War was once an Olympic sport, but it was later cut from the program, though it remains popular in many countries.
26:39 - 28:51 (02:12)
Summary
Tug of War was once an Olympic sport, but it was later cut from the program, though it remains popular in many countries. The Tug of War International Federation was formed in 1960 to help promote and organize the sport worldwide.
ChapterClimbing the Rope
EpisodeTug of War
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The weight of the team in Tug of War doesn't necessarily have to be pound for pound, but the combined weight of the eight person team needs to fall within a specific window for the class.
28:51 - 32:57 (04:06)
Summary
The weight of the team in Tug of War doesn't necessarily have to be pound for pound, but the combined weight of the eight person team needs to fall within a specific window for the class. Knots are not used in the ropes as in elementary school versions, but the team needs to plan accordingly for their weight goals.
ChapterClimbing the Rope
EpisodeTug of War
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The anchor is the only one allowed to manipulate the climbing rope while climbers have to keep their hands in roughly the same area, creating all the movement on the rope, and are not allowed to wrap it around their wrist.
32:57 - 34:36 (01:39)
Summary
The anchor is the only one allowed to manipulate the climbing rope while climbers have to keep their hands in roughly the same area, creating all the movement on the rope, and are not allowed to wrap it around their wrist.