What must lifters do immediately after their feet leave the ground during a lift?

The requirement for lifters to stabilize and land quickly after their feet leave the ground is crucial for maintaining control and balance during a lift. This stabilization is essential because it helps ensure that the lifter can effectively manage the weight overhead, preventing any potential loss of control that could result in injury or a failed lift. Once the feet are off the ground, the body must remain engaged and stable to prepare for the landing phase of the lift.

In addition, landing quickly allows the lifter to capitalize on the momentum generated during the lift while also ensuring that they return to a solid, stable position with their feet planted on the ground as soon as possible. This increases the efficiency of the lift and helps in adhering to the competition standards where stability during the landing is a key aspect of a successful lift.

Other options suggest actions that are not typically performed immediately after lifters have left the ground; for instance, a quick spin could lead to imbalance, changing the grip is not a standard action required at that moment, and initiating a second lift is unrelated to the mechanics of the current lift currently being performed. The primary focus should be on stabilizing effectively to ensure a safe and successful execution of the lift.