Jump Rope: Alternating Side Swing – No Shuffle
Jump Rope: Alternating Side Swing – No Shuffle
Purpose: General conditioning. Upper/lower body athletic coordination. Foot and ankle strength. Elasticity
Quick Coaching Cues
- At the moment of jumping over the rope, keep hands low and focus on having enough rope speed and rotation at the wrist.
- Maintain enough rope speed to keep the rope vertical during the side swings.
Common Mistakes
- Raising the hands too much at the moment of jumping over the rope.
- Not timing the rope swing with the jump properly.
- Not enough rope speed to keep the rope vertical or open. It doesn’t have to be fast, just enough.
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