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Jump Rope Movements

K-2nd Grade: Introduction to

JUMPING, ROPES & SKILLS PROGRESSIONS

Liberty Ridge Elementary Physical Education

South Washington County School District #833

Woodbury, MN

Designed By: Randy Spring, K-5 Phys. Ed. Teacher

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Picking Your Jump Rope - “Tickle Test”

We don’t want it too long or too short. Hands on each handle, step on middle of the rope with feet together, and pull the rope handles straight up. If the rope handles tickle your under arms you’re set!

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K-2 Teaching Progression

Rope Jumping

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*Air Practice*

No Rope - “Tap, Tap, Twirl, and Jump”

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“Tap-Tap, Twirl, ROPE STAY!”

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“Tap-Tap, Twirl, TOE CATCH!”

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“Tap-Tap Twirl-Jump and PAUSE”

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Tap the handles 2x, swing rope FORWARD, Jump and STOP. REPEAT! Get a rhythm!

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“Tap-Tap, Twirl-JUMP! - Twirl-JUMP! - Twirl-JUMP!”

*See how many jumps you can get in a row without stopping!*

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Introduction to Rope Control Side to Side Twirls

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Left Side Rope Twirl

Right Side Rope Twirl

Right to Left

Rope Twirl

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Floor Rope Routines/Challenges

*Get student to ‘feel’ a good bounce/jump in their feet. Get them to focus on keep their eyes on the rope, too.*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Stationary

Jump Switches

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Scissor

Jumps

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Scissor Jump Escalator

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Stationary

Bell Jumps

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Bell Jump Escalator

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Stationary

Ski Jumps

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Ski Jump Escalator

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Ski Jump Escalator

(Fwd./Rev.)

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Stationary

Bell Hops

RIGHT Foot

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Stationary

Bell Hops

LEFT Foot

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Bell Hop

Left Foot

Escalator

(Fwd./Rev.)

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Bell Hop

Right Foot

Escalator

(Fwd./Rev.)

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Stationary

Ski Hops

LEFT Foot

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Stationary

Ski Hops

RIGHT Foot

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Ski Hop

Right Foot

Escalator

(Fwd./Rev.)

*Keep your eyes on the rope*

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Floor Rope Jumps

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Ski Hop

Left Foot

Escalator

(Fwd./Rev.)

*Keep your eyes on the rope*