Jump Rope Tricks

Learning new jump rope tricks is very fun, and also a way to lose weight.

The Art of Jump Rope

For most people jumping rope is a hobby, but to others it is an elaborate art form that allows them to express themselves through performances that often seem to defy gravity.

Jump Rope World Champions

The following are some examples of World Jump Rope Champions.

• Christine Cadeau: A former gymnast and World Jump Rope Champion, Christine, along with Olympic silver medalist Kostia Zakharenko developed a program called the "Zacada Circus School," which helps jump rope athletes enhance strength, flexibility, and overall acrobatic skill and dexterity when performing acrobatic jump rope tricks.
• Tyler Perez: Tyler Perez is currently a jump rope coach and certified instructor. Tyler's 12 year jumping career includes membership with the US All Star Jump Rope Team, and Team USA. Tyler won the bronze medal at the Maple Leaf International Competition, and two silver medals and a bronze medal at the World Championships. Tyler's vast experience and expertise in the sport was also recognized when Tyler appeared in "Jump In!", a Disney Channel movie. Tyler, along with Shay Perez, now coach Team Tri-Force, a competitive jump rope team in Canada.
• Shane Winsor: Shane is a Boise State student featured in the February 2008 edition of Sports Illustrated for his excellence in the art of jump roping. Shane specializes in "double dutch," and already holds six USA Jump Rope records, as well as several nation and world championship medals. His major? Pre-med.
• Peter Nestler: A demonstration and performance artist, as well as a jump rope instructor. He currently sells instructional videos on jump roping. Peter's bio states that he won his first world championship in the 3rd grade, and throughout future competitions, he won metals in an additional 6 world championships. He now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and continues to perform across the world and the U.S. He has also performed at Tivoli Gardens, Sea World, Disney Land, and Disney World

Three Levels of Jump Rope Tricks

If you dream of becoming a jump rope world champion, the best way to do it is through hard work and practice. Starting with the basic tricks will improve your balance, dexterity, and speed. Moving up to intermediate will test your stamina and focus. Finally, practicing advanced tricks will put your acrobatic abilities to the test. Remember, swing the rope with your wrist, not your arms. And most of all, have fun!

Basic Tricks

Once you establish a good jump rope rhythm that you can maintain indefinitely without fumbling, you're ready to start playing around with a few basic tricks.

• Heel Exchange: Jump one; tap the heel of one foot on the ground in front of you. Jump two; switch feet and tap the heel of your other foot in front of you.

• Toe Exchange: This is identical to the heel exchange, except after each jump you will alternately tap your toe on the ground behind you.

• Single Sideswing: After a jump, place your hands close together and perform one rope swing with the rope to one side of your body. At the end of the swing, open your hands again and continue jumping as normal.

Intermediate Tricks

Intermediate tricks can take some practice, but once you get it right, they look great. They're also a lot of fun once you can complete them without fail.

• Irish Fling: Jump one; land on one foot as you tap your other foot to the side. Jump two; land on the same foot and tap the other foot a little more forward and to the side. Jump three; tap the foot in front of you. Jump four; you'll land on the same foot again, but bend your leg and lift your ankle up in front of you. Final jump; you'll be starting back at the beginning but with the legs switched.
• Leg Over: This trick is your first step to moving up to advanced jump roping. After your first jump, lift your right leg up and jump with your left leg, and at the same time putting your arm behind your right (raised) knee. As the rope comes around, pull your arm out and finish with a sideswing and completing the trick.
• Front Cross: This trick sounds simple, but it takes practice. Jump once as normal, cross your arms in front of you and jump through the hoop, then uncross and continue jumping.

Advanced Tricks

When you move on to advanced tricks, you should have established excellent balance, stamina, and focus. You can perform basic tricks without even trying, and intermediate tricks with very little effort. Now it's time to really put on a great show with advanced tricks.

• Cross-Cross: Perform the intermediate "Cross" trick, but quickly uncross and then cross again before you jump.
• Behind the Back Cross: Are you flexible? If not, don't try this advanced trick! After the first jump, cross the rope with your arms behind your back. After the next jump, quickly uncross your arms. After each jump, before you cross, your arms should go behind your back. This is what makes this particular trick work.
• Push-up: Really want to impress someone? Show off your upper body strength with this trick. Bounce and drop to the ground in a push-up position, with your legs extended. Jump up by pushing yourself upwards with your arms, while at the same time pulling the rope backwards and under your feet. End in a standing position and continue jumping, or drop down again and perform the same trick!

Remember to Have Fun

The allure of jump roping is turning an activity that's already lots of fun, into an attractive art form that crowds will appreciate. Watching a professional jump rope artist is very entertaining, and being a jump roping professional is something to be proud of.

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