How to do it
Stay light on the balls of your feet with each landing.
- 1
Hold the rope handles with a firm grip, elbows close to your sides.
- 2
Stand with your feet slightly apart, knees slightly bent.
- 3
Turn the rope with wrist movements, allowing it to pass under your feet.
- 4
Jump with both feet at the same time, just high enough to clear the rope.
- 5
Maintain a steady rhythm and keep your jumps low to the ground.
- 6
Continue for the desired time or number of jumps.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your sides and use your wrists to turn the rope, not your arms. This will increase efficiency and reduce fatigue.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jumping too high with each hop
- ✕Double-bouncing instead of one hop per pass
- ✕Stiffening the ankles on landing