Why is it that so many people can get 1 …. 2 …. maybe 3 double unders in a row, but struggle to string together a whole set? It is such a joy to see athletes try this simple experimentation and finally get it!
It's inevitable that at some point in your jump rope journey you will want to channel your inner child and break out some fancy tricks or...
Celina started summer camps with the Bouncing Bulldogs when she was 4 and joined the team a few years later. At 29, she now jumps with Flight Crew Jump Rope as a professional jumper. When she is not jumping, she is working towards her PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Minnesota while also working at Orangetheory Fitness.
Proper jump rope technique makes a world of difference when attempting double unders. Not only is your jumping form crucial but where you place your hands can be instrumental in reducing the amount of effort needed to complete double unders.
The key point is to keep your hands close to your hips and slightly in front of your body.
Timing is everything in jump rope, and mastering rope control will give you complete control over your rhythm. If you are struggling with the timing for double unders it is important to simplify the movement in order to isolate its different elements.
In this article, we will identify where you want the rope to be when you start your jump, walk through three basic exercises for practicing rhythm, and explain a common phrase used in jump rope, called “jump rope feedback.”
