Double Dutch Jump Rope

While the ropes are turned a third person jumps within.

Double dutch jump rope. Learn the basics of double dutch jump rope from stan s pepper steppers. K roo sports 16 feet double dutch jump ropes buy from amazon set of two 16 durable nylon jump rope using shatterproof 15 16 vinyl sections sized for up to 3 jumpers. The swinging of the ropes can be as much of a challenge as the jumping. Double dutch for those of you unfamiliar uses two ropes both of equal length.

Double dutch requires more skill and is more challenging than ordinary jump rope as it uses two ropes that are swung in opposite directions alternately. The 38th annual double dutch world championships were held in sumter sc june 17 18. Double dutch is a game in which two long jump ropes turning in opposite directions are jumped by one or more players jumping simultaneously. This set of two double dutch ropes is long enough to allow multiple people to jump at the same time.

16 vinyl double dutch jump ropes set of 2. You can create complicated routines and even stage competitions with this versatile product. It is believed to have originated among dutch immigrants in new york city and is now popular worldwide. Stand side by side with each person holding one end of the rope.

Walker the founder of the sport traces the probable origins to ancient phoenician egyptian continue reading history. While it had long been a popular street activity for african american girls in new york city the modern sport of double dutch originated in the early. Brightedly 16 ft double dutch jump rope set 2 pack long jump ropes for kids or adults knotted ends for firmer grip when rope skipping portable soft comfortable durable quality material. Set includes 2 durable vinyl jump ropes.

The ropes are spun in opposite directions by two turners one on each side. Get it as soon as thu sep 24. A history of the game written by david a. Jump rope length for double dutch.

Two people rhythmically turn the ropes while the jumper s hop over them. Double dutch is a form of jumping rope that involves two ropes and one or more jumpers. A third person the jumper stands between the two turners and jumps the ropes. We ll show you how to turn the ropes and how to get started jumping.