When is coaching from the coaching area permitted?

When is coaching from the coaching area permitted?

• A. Before the attempt
• B. During the lift
• C. After the lift
• D. Not at any time

Answer: (A)

Coaching from the coaching area is permitted only before the attempt. That window lets the lifter receive last-minute guidance or reminders while they’re still preparing and not yet moving. Once the liftoff begins, coaching must stop so the lift is judged solely on the lifter’s movement under the referee’s commands, keeping the start and execution fair and consistent. After the lift, coaching related to that attempt isn’t part of the active phase, though feedback may occur in the interim between attempts.

Coaching from the coaching area is permitted only before the attempt. That window lets the lifter receive last-minute guidance or reminders while they’re still preparing and not yet moving. Once the liftoff begins, coaching must stop so the lift is judged solely on the lifter’s movement under the referee’s commands, keeping the start and execution fair and consistent. After the lift, coaching related to that attempt isn’t part of the active phase, though feedback may occur in the interim between attempts.