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Short Jump Rope - Backward Swing

 

Goal:

Goal:

Click through the slides below to learn to turn a jump rope in a backward swing and jump over it with each turn.

Hitting Stance

Technique:

  • Hold the ends of the rope in each hand on each side of the body.
  • Start with the rope touching the ground in front of your feet.
  • Spin the rope up over your head and around your body.
  • Jump over the rope when it hits the ground behind you.
  • Continue to spin the rope and jump.

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.