This is unique to top rope. Find a safe wall (vertical, no ledges). Climb 10 feet up and let go. Do this 10 times until your brain realizes that the rope catches you every time. This "desensitization" is the hidden superpower of top rope.
Never put the rope directly around a tree (it kills the bark). Use webbing (cinta plana) to wrap the tree, then clip a carabiner. Never use a tree smaller than 6 inches in diameter. escalada top rope
Whether you are a father climbing with a 7-year-old, a weekend warrior projecting a 5.12 overhang, or a mountaineer cross-training for the Alps, top rope climbing offers the highest fun-to-risk ratio in the sport. This is unique to top rope