Double Dutch Jump Rope

The 38th annual double dutch world championships were held in sumter sc june 17 18.

Double dutch jump rope.

Jump rope length for double dutch. 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. We ll show you how to turn the ropes and how to get started jumping. Set includes 2 durable vinyl jump ropes.

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. 16 vinyl double dutch jump ropes set of 2. Double dutch for those of you unfamiliar uses two ropes both of equal length. This set of two double dutch ropes is long enough to allow multiple people to jump at the same time.

Walker the founder of the sport traces the probable origins to ancient phoenician egyptian continue reading history. Double dutch started as a street game but now has advanced to competitions with awards and prizes. 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. While the ropes are turned a third person jumps within.

A third person the jumper stands between the two turners and jumps the ropes. Get it as soon as thu sep 24. A history of the game written by david a. The ropes are spun in opposite directions by two turners one on each side.

Learn the basics of double dutch jump rope from stan s pepper steppers. 4 5 out of 5 stars 84. Stand side by side with each person holding one end of the rope. Double dutch is a form of jumping rope that involves two ropes and one or more jumpers.

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. The history of double dutch basically double dutch is a rope skipping exercise played when two ropes are turned in eggbeater fashion. Two people rhythmically turn the ropes while the jumper s hop over them. You can create complicated routines and even stage competitions with this versatile product.