Skill: Basic

Equipment Required

Basic Short Skipping Rope – One per 2 persons

Activity Description

• Partners stand side by side holding a handle of the same rope in their outside hand
• Both Partners turn the rope and jump together

Progression

EASY: Partners stand side by side and practice jumping at the same time without a rope.

HARD: Try “in and Out” (Partners stand outside the rope and turn it at a steady pace. One enters the rope, jumps once and exits. This is repeated by their partner. Repeat with both partners entering the rope)

CHALLENGE: Can you and a partner perform any foot stunts inside the rope?