Technique: Practice: Hold an end of the jump rope in each hand. Put each hand to each side of your body. Spin the rope in a circle. Jump when you hear the rope hit the ground. When ready, hold hands to either side of the body. Start with the rope touching the ground behind your feet. Spin the rope up over your head and around your body. Jump over the rope when it hits the ground. Continue to spin the rope and jump.
Different jumps you can try with your jump rope: Double jump: You will have a small bounce between jumps over the rope. Single jump: Only jump when going over the rope. One-foot jump: Jump over the rope while balancing on one foot. Criss-cross: (advanced) As the rope swings in front of you, cross your arms in front of you and jump over the rope. Backward swing: (advanced) Swing the rope backwards and jump over the rope.
Skill Activities: Count how many times in a row you can jump the rope. Have a contest with a friend. Try jumping the rope while you turn it as fast as you can.
