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jog and jump individual TriCks
• Jog and turn the rope at
the same time.
• Step over the rope as it
hits the ground.
Challenges
• How many can you do
in a row without error?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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double Bounce individual TriCks
• Your feet touch the ground 2X for each turn of
the rope.
• The rope moves slowly.
• Most tricks are easier when done with a double
bounce.
Challenges
• Can you do it backwards?
• Can you do it with your eyes closed?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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single Bounce individual TriCks
• Your feet touch the ground
1X for each turn of the rope.
• The rope moves quickly.
• Most tricks are more
challenging when done with
a single bounce.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a
row without error?
• Can you do it backwards?
• How many can you do
before the signal?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Hop individual TriCks
• Hop on 1 foot.
• Switch feet every 2-3
hops.
Challenges
• Can you do it
backwards?
• Can you do it with a
single bounce?
• Can you do it with your
eyes closed?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Forward individual TriCks
• Swing rope forward using any trick.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row without error?
• How many can you do before the signal?
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Backward individual TriCks
• Swing rope backward
using any trick.
Challenges
• How many can you do
in a row without error?
• How many can you do
before the signal?
• Can you do it with your
eyes closed?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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straddle individual TriCks
• Alternate jumping with
feet together and feet
straddled.
Challenges
• How many can you do
in a row without error?
• Can you do it
backwards?
• Can you combine skills
with no more than 1
jump between each skill?
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Bell individual TriCks
• Jump forward and back
with feet together, as
though over a line.
Challenges
• How many can you do
in a row without error?
• Can you do it
backwards?
• Can you combine skills
with no more than 1
jump between each skill?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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skier individual TriCks
• Jump side-to-side with
feet together, as though
skiing.
Challenges
• How many can you do
before the signal?
• Can you do it with a
single bounce?
• Can you do it with your
eyes closed?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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rocker individual TriCks
• Put 1 foot forward, the
other back.
• Rock from foot to foot,
forward and back.
Challenges
• How many can you do
in a row without error?
• Can you do it with a
single bounce?
• Can you do it with your
eyes closed?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Hopscotch individual TriCks
• Alternate a straddle with a hop and switch feet
with each hop as though moving through a
hopscotch court.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row without error?
• Can you do it with a single bounce?
• How many can you do before the signal?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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side swing individual TriCks
• Hold handles together and swing
rope in a fi gure-8 in front of you,
rope swinging to your R and L sides.
• Then separate hands and jump
through rope.
Challenges
• Can you do it with your eyes closed?
• Can you combine skills with no more
than 1 jump between each skill?
• How many different skills can you
combine?
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Heel Taps individual TriCks
• Alternate tapping R and
L heels in front.
• Use single bounce
rhythm and alternate
with each jump.
Challenges
• How many can you do
in a row without error?
• How many can you do
before the signal?
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Heel/Toe Taps individual TriCks
• Alternate tapping R heel in front, R
toe in back, then L heel in front and L
toe in back.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row
without error?
• Can you combine skills with no more
than 1 jump between each skill?
• How many different skills can you
combine?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Toe Taps individual TriCks
• Alternate tapping R and
L toes in back.
Challenges
• How many can you do
in a row without error?
• Can you combine skills
with no more than 1
jump between each skill?
• How many different
skills can you combine?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Twister individual TriCks
• Jump and twist lower
body to the R and L
while upper body stays
forward.
Challenges
• Can you do it
backwards?
• Can you do it with a
single bounce?
• Can you do it with your
eyes closed?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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The X individual TriCks
• Alternate a straddle
followed by crossed feet.
• Alternate R and L foot
in front each time you
cross.
Challenges
• Can you do it
backwards?
• Can you do it with a
single bounce?
• Can you do it with your
eyes closed?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Hot peppers individual TriCks
• Use a single bounce rhythm with a very fast
rope turn.
Challenges
• How many can you do before the signal?
• Can you do it backwards?
• Can you do it with your eyes closed?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Can Can individual TriCks
• Alternate R knee up, then R kick,
followed by L knee up then L kick.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row
without error?
• Can you combine skills with no more
than 1 jump between each skill?
• How many different skills can you
combine?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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march step individual TriCks
• Alternate R knee up, then down.
Follow with L knee up, then down.
(4 jumps total)
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row
without error?
• Can you combine skills with no more
than 1 jump between each skill?
• How many different skills can you
combine?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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swing kick individual TriCks
• Bring heel of R foot toward backside
then kick R foot in front.
• Repeat with L side.
• 4 jumps total
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row
without error?
• Can you combine skills with no more
than 1 jump between each skill?
• How many different skills can you
combine?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Heel Click individual TriCks
• Lift R foot above ground
to the side. Keep R foot
up and lift L heel to
touch R heel. Land on
the L foot.
• Repeat to L side.
Challenges
• How many can you do
in a row without error?
• Can you do it
backwards?
• Can you combine skills
with no more than 1
jump between each skill?
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razzle dazzle individual TriCks
• Raise R foot and move in front of L
knee. Next jump move R foot behind
L knee.
• Repeat with L side.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row
without error?
• Can you do it backwards?
• Can you combine skills with no more
than 1 jump between each skill?
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180° Turn individual TriCks
• Start with a forward jump
(1st rotation).
• Swing rope to your R (2nd rotation)
and rotate your body 180° to face
backwards.
• Jump rope backwards once
(3rd rotation).
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row
without error?
• Can you combine skills with no more
than 1 jump between each skill?
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2X180 Turn individual TriCks
• Start with a forward jump
(1st rotation).
• Swing rope to your R
(2nd rotation) and rotate your
body 180° to face backwards.
• Jump rope backwards once
(3rd rotation).
• Swing rope to your R again
(4th rotation) and rotate your
body another 180° to face front
again and jump.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row without
error?
• Can you combine skills with no more than
1 jump between each skill?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Crisscross Crossovers individual TriCks
• Cross hands in front so L
hand is on R side and R
hand is on L side.
• Arms cross at elbows.
• Jump through rope.
• Next jump, switch top and
bottom hands quickly, then
jump through rope again.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a
row without error?
• Can you combine skills
with no more than 1 jump
between each skill?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Crossovers individual TriCks
• Cross hands in front so L hand is on R
side and R hand is on L side.
• Arms cross at elbows.
• Jump through rope.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row
without error?
• Can you do it backwards?
• Can you combine skills with
no more than 1 jump between
each skill?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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double unders individual TriCks
• Turn rope very quickly so it moves under your
feet 2X for each jump.
• Pick your feet up high to give you time for 2
turns.
Challenges
• How many can you do in a row without error?
• Can you combine skills with no more than 1 jump
between each skill?
• Can you do it backwards?
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
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Create a Trick individual TriCks
• Create your own individual trick.
Challenges
• Can you teach a friend?
• How many can you do in a row without error?
• Can you combine skills with no more than 1 jump
between each skill?
• Can you do it backwards?
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