Which of the following is NOT a hitch type?

• A. Vertical
• B. Horizontal
• C. Choker
• D. Vertical Basket

Answer: (B)

A hitch describes how the rope or sling is wrapped around or attached to the load to secure it for lifting. Recognized hitch types include the vertical hitch, which aligns the lift with the load’s axis; the choker hitch, which tightens around the load to grip it securely; and the basket hitch (including a vertical basket variant), which cradles the load by wrapping the rope around it in two legs. These configurations are defined by the way the rope interacts with the load to produce grip and stability.

The term horizontal isn’t a standard hitch type. It describes orientation rather than a specific method of tying the rope around the load, so it isn’t used as a formal hitch configuration. That’s why it isn’t considered a valid hitch type, whereas the other three are.