Fun jump-rope play: long-rope jumping and rope-based movement games
We’re introducing lots of fun ways to play with a jump rope!
In addition to classic skills like double-unders and criss-crosses, we’ve also got simple jump-rope games that even young children who can’t jump yet can enjoy.
If you want to practice jump-rope tricks, learn new variations of jump-rope games, or play with younger kids using a jump rope, be sure to check this out.
Jump rope isn’t just for play—there are also opportunities to test your skills, like proficiency tests and freestyle performances where you can compete in ability and technique.
Once you’ve built up your confidence, you might want to give those a try!
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Fun jump rope games: group jump rope and rope-based physical activities (11–20)
13 types of jump rope tricks
Everyone, how many jump rope tricks and ways of jumping do you know? The simple basic jump, the alternate-foot jump, the double under—those come to mind right away, but there are many more.
Front jump, alternate-foot, criss-cross, cross jump, side cross, double under, “Hayabusa,” “Tsubame”—some are hard to even understand just by watching, and some feel absolutely impossible! Plus, except for Hayabusa and Tsubame, there are backward versions too, which is surprising given how many variations there are.
Makes you want to try and see which ones you can do, doesn’t it?
Game using a rope
Here’s a rope-based game that even small children who can’t jump rope yet can enjoy.
Each person draws a circle on the ground in front of them using a rope and places the rope down.
First, walk around and around the circle made with the rope.
When you hear the whistle, jump into your circle—that’s the game.
If you don’t just walk around your own circle but wander around different areas, the difficulty goes up a bit, and as you get used to it, the increased challenge makes it even more fun! It’s a recommended game to play with little kids.
playing train
Let me introduce a pretend-train game you can enjoy at home.
Many kids love trains, right? If you have a jump rope, you can turn it into a “train” and have fun playing pretend trains anywhere—highly recommended.
There aren’t any complicated rules, so even children who can’t quite understand rules yet can enjoy it.
If Dad, Mom, or siblings join in and the whole family “runs” a train around the house, it’ll be lively and lots of fun! Try this when you want to play with a little one using a jump rope.
Freestyle Performance
This is a freestyle jump rope performance.
It’s practically an art form—something that looks fun to watch, too.
It does require a lot of skill and practice, but since it’s freestyle, creating and performing your own original moves and favorite tricks can be really enjoyable.
That said, it’s totally fine to create within your own abilities.
Do it your own way, and if you’re interested, keep challenging yourself! Highly recommended for anyone aiming for their own cool style of jump rope.
Young lady, please come in.
This game that begins with the song, “Young lady, please come in,” probably makes many people think, “How nostalgic!” Two people turn a long jump rope like in double Dutch, and one person jumps first.
When the caller says, “Please come in,” on cue, the person waiting says, “Thank you,” enters the rope, and the two face each other and play rock-paper-scissors.
The loser steps out of the rope, the next person waiting comes in, and they play rock-paper-scissors again, continuing like this.
It’s a tiring game if you keep winning, isn’t it? (laughs)
Jump rope dance
This is a jump rope dance that lets you play jump rope to the rhythm.
When you match it to the music, the otherwise monotonous act of just jumping becomes fun even for kids who get bored easily! Because it’s a dance, you don’t have to only jump—you can whirl the rope around, place it on the floor and jump over it, and more.
It’s also great for practice if your child isn’t confident with jump rope yet.
If you’re looking to add variety to jump rope play, try jump rope dance.
Little by little, your child will gain confidence with jump rope.
Fun Jump Rope Play: Group Jump Rope and Rope-Based Physical Activities (21–30)
chantAdo
Rhythm jump rope set to Ado’s song “Show” seems like it would be even more exciting, with the uptempo, powerful vocals boosting the energy! Before you start jumping, try some light body loosening to ease tension—this will help you enter the rhythm smoothly when you begin.
During the slower parts of the song, incorporate crisscross jumps by crossing your arms.
It’s easier if you cross the rope slightly lower, near your lower body.
For the challenge section, add your favorite signature tricks to finish in style!
