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Basic 3 · Physical Education · Locomotive Skills

Jumping a Turning Rope

In this topic you will jump continuously forward and backward over a long rope turned by two people.

By the end of these notes you should be able to:

  • Time your jump with the turning rope
  • Jump continuously over a long rope
  • Turn the rope for others

What you already know

  • Skipping without a rope (Basic 2)

Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.

Strand
Motor Skill And Movement, Patterns
Sub-strand
Locomotive Skills
Indicator
B3.1.2.1.2 – Jump continuously forward and backward over a turning rope

Introduction

Two friends turn a long rope. You run in and jump each time the rope touches the ground. This needs good timing.

1. Turning the Rope

  • Two turners hold the ends.
  • They turn the rope in big, even circles.
  • They keep the same speed.

2. Jumping In

  1. Stand close to one turner.
  2. Watch the rope hit the ground.
  3. Run in just after the rope passes.
  4. Jump with both feet each time the rope comes under you.
  5. Land softly on the balls of your feet.
Two children turning a long rope while a third jumps
Figure 1: Jumping a long rope Draw children playing long rope.Illustration: Sirbus

Safety: Keep a safe distance while waiting your turn.

New words

turner
A person who turns the rope.
timing
Doing something at the right moment.
continuous
Without stopping.
rhythm
A steady beat.

Summary

  • Turners keep the rope moving evenly.
  • Jump each time the rope reaches the ground.
  • Good timing helps you jump continuously.

Class activity: Long Rope Challenge

  1. Take turns as turners and jumpers.
  2. Count how many continuous jumps you make.
  3. Try jumping backward as the rope turns the other way.

You need: Skipping rope, Sticks of chalk, Soft sand in a landing pit

Exercises

Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.

  1. 1. Who turns the long rope?

    • A. Two turners
    • B. The jumper
    • C. Nobody
    • D. The teacher only
    Show answer
    Answer: Two turnersOne at each end.

  2. 2. When do you run in?

    • A. Just after the rope passes
    • B. When it hits your head
    • C. Never
    • D. Before it starts
    Show answer
    Answer: Just after the rope passesThis gives time to get in.

  3. 3. We land softly on the balls of our feet.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: TrueIt protects the joints.

  4. 4. Turners should keep changing speed.

    • A. True
    • B. False
    Show answer
    Answer: FalseThey should keep an even speed.

  5. 5. Without stopping means ______.

    Show answer
    Answer: continuousThat is continuous.

  6. 6. Write two steps for jumping into a long rope.

    Show answer
    Answer: Any two: stand near a turner, watch the rope, run in after it passes, jump with both feet.These help timing.

Homework

  1. Play long rope with friends or family.