What is an acceptable form of coaching during a lift?

• A. Coaching from the platform during the lift is not allowed.
• B. Coaching from the coaching area before the attempt is allowed; coaching from the platform during the lift is not.
• C. No coaching is allowed at any time.
• D. Coaching from the coaching area during the lift is allowed.

Answer: (B)

The rule revolves around where and when coaching can occur. In USAPL meets, coaching must come from the designated coaching area and is allowed before the attempt begins to help the lifter prepare. Once the lift starts, coaching from the platform is not allowed, to avoid influencing the lifter during the actual attempt. This keeps the lift fair and focused on the lifter’s own execution under the referee’s commands. So the acceptable form is coaching from the coaching area before the attempt; coaching from the platform during the lift is not allowed.