When do you review the A, B, C, D's of spotting?

When do you review the A, B, C, D's of spotting?

• A. Prior to the low elements
• B. After completing the low elements
• C. Only during debrief
• D. During participant warm-up

Answer: (A)

Reviewing the A, B, C, D's of spotting before starting the activity sets up safety readiness. It makes sure spotters know exactly how to stand, how to communicate, what signals mean, and who takes which action if something goes wrong. By going over this checklist beforehand, everyone is aligned and responses are quick and coordinated, which helps prevent accidents on the low elements. Waiting until after the elements are done, or only covering it during a debrief, misses the chance to prevent issues in real time, and while warming up is helpful, it doesn’t replace confirming spotting procedures before the task begins.

Reviewing the A, B, C, D's of spotting before starting the activity sets up safety readiness. It makes sure spotters know exactly how to stand, how to communicate, what signals mean, and who takes which action if something goes wrong. By going over this checklist beforehand, everyone is aligned and responses are quick and coordinated, which helps prevent accidents on the low elements. Waiting until after the elements are done, or only covering it during a debrief, misses the chance to prevent issues in real time, and while warming up is helpful, it doesn’t replace confirming spotting procedures before the task begins.