Types of Rope Jumping
Contrary to widespread opinion, very little of the old-fashioned rope jumping is still around.
The only parallels between old style and modern Jump rope are the jumping and the rope.
Jump Rope has doubled in popularity the past 20 years. The
result is an exciting. It is a very modern, but yet traditional sport. It is not uncommon to see jump rope exhibitions or competitions at various major events and TV shows around the world.
Jump Rope is not only shown at entertainment events but
also promotes endurance, jumping strength, coordination and sense of
rhythm. Even though Jump Rope may seem difficult, beginners can have success with a good rope and a little effort.
Types of Jumping Rope can be put into 4 Categories. · Single Rope Single Rope · Double Dutch Double Dutch · Wheel Wheel · Long Rope Long Rope
Single Rope Single Rope
Single Rope is perhaps the best known and most widespread type of jumping. The jumper holds his own rope in his hands and performs acrobatic and quick combinations to music. Double Dutch Double Dutch Playing Double Dutch involves at least three people total: one or
more jumping and two turning the ropes. The people holding the ropes
are called the turners. A person jumping usually does tricks that may
involve gymnastics or break dancing and can also incorporate fancy foot movements.
Playground Double Dutch is often accompanied by singing to help the players stay in rhythm. Chinese Wheel Jumping In Chinese Wheel, the jumpers only hold one handle of the rope they are
jumping and they also hold one handle of a rope that another jumper is
jumping. This requires excellent communication and coordination between
the jumpers but it's fun to do and fun to watch. Long Rope Long Rope Many tricks mat be done with a Long Rope. The most famous is the so-called "Rainbow". It is a very a long rope
Competitions
Jump Rope is a competitive sport that has National and World competitions. South Africa was the site of the last World competition in 2008. The governing body for the United States is the USA Jump Rope. See their site at: http://www.usajumprope.org/.
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