List three core practices that contribute to safe belaying.

• A. Maintain hands on the rope with a controlled brake, communicate clearly, and keep rope organized to avoid jams and cross-loading.
• B. Wind up the rope and let it slide through hands freely to save time.
• C. Tell jokes to keep the climber calm while ignoring rope management.
• D. Only rely on the belayer's upper body strength.

Answer: (A)