How to do it
Keep your knees slightly bent throughout the jumps.
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Hold the rope handles with a firm grip and elbows close to your sides.
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Begin to jump slightly higher than normal, using your wrists to spin the rope faster.
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Aim to pass the rope under your feet twice before landing.
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Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately prepare for the next jump.
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Continue the double jumps for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Focus on timing and wrist movement to efficiently execute double unders without fatiguing too quickly.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jumping excessively high on each double under
- ✕Flaring the elbows away from the sides
- ✕Landing flat-footed on each jump