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Learning Coach Notes

Long Jump Rope

Click through the slides below to learn jump rope with two people, and turn a long jump rope while others run in and jump the rope.

Long Jump Rope

Hitting Stance

Frog Jump

Hitting Stance

Technique:

Two people hold the different ends of the jump rope.
Rope turners back up so rope is draped loosely between them.
The jump rope will be turned at a consistent speed.

Front Door Enter / Back Door Exit

ENTERING the turning long rope:

Front Door Enter: The rope is moving toward you at the top. You will follow the rope in right after it hits the ground. (beginner)
Back Door Enter: The rope is moving away from you at the top. You will run in when the rope is at its highest point. (advanced)

Back Door Enter / Front Door Exit

EXITING the turning long rope:

Back Door Exit: After you jump the rope, follow the direction of the rope and run out. (beginner)
Front Door Exit: As soon as you jump the rope, run out in the opposite direction of the turning rope. (advanced)

Skill Activities:

Count how many times in a row you can jump the rope.
Have one or more friends jump the long rope with you.
Try jumping the rope while the rope turners turn it as fast as they can.