Even on short climbs get in the habit of having the belayer tie in. If not, if the climber falls the belayer will be pulled sideways until they are aligned. This can cause them to lose control of the rope and drop the climber. If not, if the climber falls the belayer will be pulled forward until tight to the anchor and could lose control and drop the climber. They must understand climbing signals and use them.
Poor communication is a frequent cause of accidents.
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