Jump Rope

Technique

Hold the rope handles at hip height and keep your elbows close to your body. Turn the rope primarily with your wrists, jumping just high enough to clear it. Land softly on the balls of your feet with slightly bent knees. Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm throughout.

Steps

1. Stand tall with the rope behind your heels and a handle in each hand
2. Hold the handles at hip height with your elbows close to your body
3. Rotate the rope forward using small wrist movements
4. Jump just high enough to let the rope pass beneath your feet
5. Land softly on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent
6. Maintain a steady, relaxed rhythm

Common mistakes

• Swinging the rope with large arm or shoulder movements
• Jumping excessively high on each turn
• Letting the elbows drift far from the body
• Landing heavily or with locked knees

Variations

• Alternating-foot jump rope
• Single-leg jump rope
• High-knee jump rope
• Weighted jump rope

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