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

 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!
K-2 Teaching Progression
Rope Jumping
 *Air Practice*
No Rope - “Tap, Tap, Twirl, and Jump”
“Tap-Tap, Twirl, ROPE STAY!”
“Tap-Tap, Twirl, TOE CATCH!”
“Tap-Tap Twirl-Jump and PAUSE”
Tap the handles 2x, swing rope
FORWARD, Jump and STOP. REPEAT!
Get a rhythm!
“Tap-Tap, Twirl-JUMP! - Twirl-JUMP! - Twirl-JUMP!”
*See how many jumps you can get in a row without stopping!*
Introduction to Rope Control
Side to Side Twirls
 Right to Left
Left Side Rope Twirl Right Side Rope Twirl
Rope Twirl
 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.*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Stationary
Jump
Switches
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Scissor
Jumps
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Scissor Jump
Escalator
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Stationary
Bell Jumps
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Bell Jump
Escalator
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Stationary
Ski Jumps
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Ski Jump
Escalator
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Ski Jump
Escalator
(Fwd./Rev.)
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Stationary
Bell Hops
RIGHT Foot
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Stationary
Bell Hops
LEFT Foot
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Bell Hop
Left Foot
Escalator
(Fwd./Rev.)
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Bell Hop
Right Foot
Escalator
(Fwd./Rev.)
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Stationary
Ski Hops
LEFT Foot
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Stationary
Ski Hops
RIGHT Foot
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Ski Hop
Right Foot
Escalator
(Fwd./Rev.)
*Keep your eyes on the rope*
 Floor Rope Jumps

Ski Hop
Left Foot
Escalator
(Fwd./Rev.)
*Keep your eyes on the rope*