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The Tricks
A jump rope trick Here we are! The tricks page. 4 New tricks to impress your friends and impress yourself! There is one trick for each level: Simple; Not-So-Simple; and Even-Trickier, and one bonus trick. If you need to find your correct size, or learn the Basics of jump roping follow the links below. Remember, Some of these tricks take lots of practice, but you stick to it, there's no end to what you can do.
  Find Your Size The Basic Jump

Tricks for You


 

Simple Trick

The Twist
The Twist
  1. On the first swing of the rope, jump and twist your hips to the right. Try to move only your hips - keep your shoulders facing forward.
  2. On the next jump, twist your hips to the left.
  3. Twist back to the right.


 

Not-So-Simple Trick

 The Can Can
The Can Can
  1. Jump on your left foot, lifting your right knew.
  2. On the next swing of the rope, jump with your feet together.
  3. Jump again on your left foot, kicking your right knee in front of your body.
  4. Jump with your feet together again. Do the same trick with your left leg.


 

Even Trickier Trick

 Leg Over
Leg Over The tough part of this one is getting your arm under your leg far enough that the rope swings freely. Try jumping higher than usual.
  1. As the rope is coming forward, hop on your left foot.
  2. At the same time raise your right leg and reach your right arm as far under it as you can.
  3. Jump over the rope a few times on your left foot.
  4. Getting out: As the rope swings over your head, pull your right arm out from under your leg. The, with both arms, pull the rope over to your right side.
  5. Do a side swing; then bring the rope back to the front and continue with the Basic Jump. Now try the whole thing on the other foot.


 

Bonus Trick

 Side Swing
Leg Over This isn't a jump at all, but you will need to know how to do it if you want to do the Leg-Over. All it is, is swinging the rope from side to side.
  1. Move both hands to your right side.
  2. Spin the rope around so that it touches the floor.
  3. Move your hands to the left side and swing the rope around again.

a bunch of our neonspeed jump ropesThere are lots more jump rope tricks, that you can learn, in Skookum's red-hot book: Red Hot Peppers. Learn tricks you can do with one or two friends, two or three ropes, and delve into the mysteries of Double Dutch. You can order the book online (via our secure web form) or call us toll-free at: 1-800-255-9526. Click on one of the links, and order today.

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