8 Neil Greshams Masterclass - Flag

Neil Gresham’s Masterclass: Flag is a bite-sized technique lesson focused on one of the most effective tools for staying in control on steep ground. Building on the fundamentals of twisting in and using the outside edge on overhangs, Gresham breaks down the flag—how a strategically placed free leg can restore balance when your hips are square to the wall, without the disruption of a foot swap. What makes this episode worth your three minutes is its immediate, practical payoff: you’ll learn the difference between inside and outside flags, when each one applies, and how to choose the right option in the moment. If you’ve ever been peeled off by a sudden “barn-door” swing, this masterclass gives you clear cues to keep your body quiet, conserve energy, and move more smoothly through awkward sequences on real routes and problems.

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Flag Once you’ve got to grips with twisting in and using your outside edge on overhangs, it’s well worth looking at some of the useful variations to this movement sequence. For example, the flag is a crucial technique, which can be used to achieve balance when your hips are parallel to the wall, without having to resort to swapping feet. There are two different types of flag: the inside and outside flag, and it’s important to know which to use when. This short film reveals the secrets and will make those dreaded ‘barn-doors’ a thing of the past!