Deadpointing is a fascinating dynamic technique used by climbers to reach difficult holds. Imagine throwing a tennis ball up, at the peak of its ascent there's a fraction of time where the ball is almost completely still. This is the deadpoint. You use a springing motion of the arms and legs to propel yourself and when you're at the peak of the ascent, you grab onto the next hold. Since it's a dynamic movement, it requires the body to swing, as opposed to a static movement where you simply climb from one hold to the next with minimal movement. It has many benefits over static movements in that it requires less overall energy expenditure and increases the speed of your climb. However, there are downsides that go with it meaning it may only be beneficial in some circumstances.

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