Jump Rope

Jump rope is a fun and healthy activity. You swing a rope over your head and under your feet while jumping. Kids have been jumping rope for hundreds of years.

How to Jump Rope

To jump rope, you hold one end in each hand. You swing the rope over your head and jump when it reaches your feet. You can jump with both feet or one foot at a time. The key is finding a good rhythm.

Some kids jump alone with a short rope. Others play with a long rope that two friends turn while others jump in the middle. This is called Double Dutch when two ropes are used at once.

Jump Rope Games

There are many fun jump rope games. In Double Dutch, two ropes spin in opposite directions and a jumper hops between them. Kids also sing songs while jumping. Some songs tell you when to jump faster or do tricks.

Jump rope is also a serious sport. Competitive jumpers do amazing tricks like flips and spins. Jump rope is great exercise because it works your whole body.

Fun Facts

• Jumping rope can burn more calories than running.
• The world record for jump rope is over 300 jumps in one minute.
• Boxers use jump rope to build speed and footwork.

Did You Know?

Double Dutch jump rope started on the streets of New York City and is now a competitive sport with national championships!