Teaching Jump Rope & Learning Jump Rope!
(In PE or out)
From “Beginner” to the “Basic 26” single rope skills…and more!
Watch this introduction from Coach Hager!
Getting Started
Selecting & Sizing a Rope
Important Cues: 4 Pro Tips to Start Jumping
1. Single Side Swing
Turn First, Then Jump. Your hands get a head-start!
Stand Tall & Jump Small
Kangaroo Feet!
Handles point out as you jump (not down). Imagine drawing circles with chalk on two walls next to you.
Choose Your Level
Rocker Step
One Jump at a Time
Double Bounce
The “Basic 26”
Single Bounce
6 Pre-Jumping Skills to Master
1. Single Side Swing
2. Double Side Swing
4. Forward Straddle
5. Double Straddle
6. Skier
17. Irish Fling
Speed Jumping Instruction
7. Bell
8. “X”
9. Scissors
12. Criss-Cross (Teachers)
16. Fling
19. Wounded Duck
23. Can-Can
Adjusting Your Rope
10. Twister
13. Heel to Heel
3. Straddle
11. Advanced Twister
12. Criss-Cross (Student)
14. Toe to Toe
18. Double Under (Students)
20. Peek-a-boo
24. Frog
15. Heel-Toe
18. Double Unders (Teachers)
21. Double Peek-a-boo
22. W.W. Kick
26. 360
Creating a Routine
25. Wing Ding