Jump Rope Tricks

Jumping the rope is one of the oldest sports played, and back in the medieval days vines, bamboos, etc, were used. As time evolved so did the jump rope. Now what we see is a refined rope whose length, thickness, and handle is sized up using specific considerations. But one can just use a string to jump and skip rope. Jump rope, also known as a skipping rope or skip rope has emerged as a major fitness tool for children and adults, alike. And it is no more just the boring skips and hops, try the following few jump rope tricks to enjoy the rope.

How to do Jump Rope Tricks

One of best reason this fun game is so popular is that there is only one primary tool required, the jump rope. This game can be played alone or with company and depending upon which jump rope tricks you want to try, a small room, a corridor or a large playground is needed.

• Double Jump: This is a basic jump rope technique where, within one rope rotation an individual has to jump twice.
• Jog Rope: This trick is again a simple one, with each turn of the rope, step over it with one foot, and then the second one. Just jog in one place, and skip rope while doing so.
• Single Side Swing: This jump rope trick requires one to swing the rope sideways and hop accordingly. Bring both hands together, and swing the rope one side and jump that side.
• Straddle Jumps: Jump and skip the normal way, but with each skip, jump with one foot in front and the other behind. Switch feet position.
• Heel Exchange: This jump rope trick requires one to hop and tap the heel. While jumping, tap the heel of one foot by bringing it in front of you and switch feet and tap it again.
• Cross Swing: This trick is to be followed in every alternate jump. Jump the rope and skip, and in the second turn cross your hands and jump through the loop created.
• Partner Jumps: In this trick one is required to jump really fast with a partner. Skip normally with a longer jump rope, but jump high and fast, you should jump twice before the rope passes under your feet again.
• Crisscross: In this rope trick follow the 'cross swing' trick for the first swing, followed by quickly uncrossing your hands and skipping a basic skip.
• Push Ups: Try this only once you have developed a good hand at skipping a few tricky ones, plus one also needs to be practiced in push ups. Jump low to the ground and quickly put your hand on ground and stretch legs out in a push-up position. Jump back up and pull the rope under your feet. This one will require some practice to get it right.
• Frog Jumps: For this trick one needs to have a longer skip rope and a partner. Bounce together, and then move on to the 'straddle swing', and do a side swing. The partner in front goes underneath the others legs and with the next skip, performing the straddle and side swings come switching sides back and forth.

Besides being fun, these jump rope tricks will be a great way to exercise the whole body. Jump ropes are a great way to build endurance, agility and coordination, along with losing weight.