How to do it
Keep your elbows tucked close to your ribs as you turn the rope.
- 1
Begin with the rope behind you, holding the handles with a firm grip.
- 2
Swing the rope over your head and jump slightly to the left as the rope passes under your feet.
- 3
On the next turn, jump slightly to the right.
- 4
Continue alternating sides with each jump.
Expert tip
Stay on the balls of your feet and keep your jumps low to the ground for quick, agile movements.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jumping too high off the ground each turn
- ✕Swinging the rope from the shoulders