Individual Jump Rope & Coordination
Individual jump-rope warm-up: jumps with variations to activate the body and improve coordination.
How to play
- Two-foot jumps for 30 seconds.
- Alternating-foot jumps (like running).
- Cross-arm jumps.
- Try double-unders (two rope turns per jump).
Rules
- Enough space between students.
- Low, soft jumps.
Variations
Easier
Two feet.
Standard
Variations.
Harder
Double-unders and sequences.
Adaptations
- Knee problems: turn the rope without jumping.
- Limited mobility: arm circles.
Learning goals
- Improve coordination.
- Activate the body.
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