Jump Rope: Straddle Hop
Jump Rope: Straddle Hop
Purpose: General conditioning. Upper/lower body athletic coordination. Foot and ankle strength. Elasticity
Quick Coaching Cues
- Start with a basic single under hop, then slowly blend in straddle hop.
- At the moment of jumping over the rope, keep hands low and focus on having enough rope speed and rotation at the wrist.
- Push off both feet at the same time and land on both at the same time.
Common Mistakes
- Separating the feet too far apart.
- 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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