Jump Rope

Jump Rope reminders......

  • TURN 1st and then jump

  • Make CIRCLES with your arms

  • Jump when rope is at a LOW level (close to the ground)

  • Focus is NOT on speed but rather on FORM

*** Watch the video to the RIGHT for the MOST IMPORTANT REMINDER when practicing jumping rope :) ***

Remember.MOV

How do you like to jump rope?

SINGLE.MOV

Single Bounce

Jump only ONE time before jumping over the rope

DOUBLE.MOV

Double Bounce

Jump TWICE before jumping over the rope

Jump Rope Tricks (TK-2)

Tk-2nd

SOLO Jump Rope tricks we've practiced in class.

-Practice tricks you feel comfortable doing or work on NEW tricks that may be a little more challenging

-Mistakes will happen & that's ok! You'll get better with more practice :)

*TK/ KINDER:


Tricks may be little too difficult right now, no worries, try this out instead!

  • Jump with the rope on the ground practice

    • SINGLE bounce up & down your rope (Try going backwards!)

    • DOUBLE bounce up & down your rope (Try it backwards!)

    • DOUBLE bounce & TURN

      • Rope in between your feet, jump twice 1ST, then jump & TURN to face the opposite direction

  • Practice your TURN & JUMP

    • REMEMBER: Turn your rope over your body 1st and then JUMP

    • Slow & steady. No need to focus on speed, rather work on your form

    • Try backwards with your rope in front of your feet

TK/ Kinder Jumpe Rope Build Up

<<< Watch videos for examples of ABOVE tricks

*For TK/Kinder

3rd-5th

SOLO Jump Rope tricks we've practiced in class.

-Practice tricks you feel comfortable doing or work on NEW tricks that may be a little more challenging

*NEW tricks are labeled in bottom left corner

-Mistakes will happen & that's ok! You'll get better with more practice :)

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Some Jump Rope inspiration :)

World's Best Jump Roper

Vivien Vajda

(14 Time World Champion)

World Champion Jump Roper

Nick Woodward

(7 Time World Champion)