Which of the following is listed as a team wall safety directive?

• A. No Interdigitations
• B. No Interlocks
• C. No Crossings
• D. No Interrelations

Answer: (A)

On a team wall, safety centers on keeping hands and limbs clear of entanglement. The directive No Interdigitations directly targets finger entrapment by prohibiting interlocking or weaving fingers with teammates or ropes. When climbers are close together and lines move, interlaced fingers can get pinched or snagged, making it hard to release quickly or spot hazards. Enforcing this rule helps maintain clean, separate hand placements, which improves reaction time and reduces injury risk during belays and moves.

The other phrases don’t correspond to a practical, recognizable safety rule for a team wall and wouldn’t specifically address the risk of finger entrapment, so they aren’t the standard directives used in this context.