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Jump Around!

Posted by: Tracy  :  in topic: On the Field

Jumping rope is loads of fun, simple as pie and great exercise for all ages (not to mention cheap, cheap, cheap)!  For younger players, hold a rope at different heights to see how high they can jump, or take turns twirling around in a circle while the other players try to jump over the loose end of the rope.  Vary the game by raising and lowering the rope, reversing the direction or speeding up and slowing down your twirls!  For those veteran players, why not try a contest to see who can jump the  or fastest without missing (digital jump ropes are great for this).  Once they’ve mastered that, have them try twisting the rope, jumping backwards, or touching their feet between jumps.  Have fun and try to come up with as many different jumping styles, twists and tricks as you can.  If your team is feeling especially daring, give double dutch a try.  Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, just grab a rope and have some fun getting fit with your family!  Now, go get in the game!

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