Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological
The TTPP or Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychological aspects of rock climbing are the four aspects that coaches look at when they are coaching people to climb harder. What they are trying to do is see which areas need work and which need maintaining. In essence, it is the concept of making marginal gains across the whole gambit of climbing skills and fitness in order to make a more synergistic improvement to the whole.
For any rock climber looking to improve their rock climbing then questioning which of these need the work is the second part of setting GOST goals. In that it offers a more systematic way to find the objective outcomes you are looking for and from that you can go on to set the strategies and tactics you will use to improve these skills listed below and in doing so improve your climbing and reach your overall dream goal.
| Technical | Tactical | Physical | Psychological |
| Balance | Watching others | Arm Strength | Competitiveness |
| Co-ordination | Controlled Aggression | Core Strength | Determination |
| Accurate Footwork | Right Place/Time | Finger Strength | Happiness |
| Efficient Technique | Will to WIn/Suceed | Shoulder Strength | Liking Challenges |
| Climbing Slabs | Concentration | Leg Strength | Motivation/Discipline |
| Corner/Groove Climbing Technique | Focus | Power (Arm, Shoulder,Finger, Core, etc..) and coordinating that power | Positiveness |
| Slab Climbing Technique | Finding rest | Power Endurance – Local Climbing Muscles | Single Mindedness |
| Crack Climbing Technique | Jumping for Holds | Recovery Time | Confidence |
| Placing Gear | Onsighting Skills | Flexibility | Cope with Pressure |
| Wall Climbing Technique | Preparation and training | Cardio-vascular fitness | Emotional Control |
| Overhang Climbing Technique | Reading Routes | Strength | Goal Setting |
| Roof Climbing Technique | Redpointing Skills | ARCing (Aerobic, Respiratory and capillarisation) | Imagery |
| Chimney Climbing Technique | Right Place/Time | Overcoming Fear | |
| Body position | Rope Choice | Relaxation | |
| Transfer of weight (rockover and CoG) | Warming Up | Self-Belief | |
| Self-talk |