Jump Rope Skills Quiz

Which of the following describes the "basic bounce" in jump roping?

• Jumping with one leg forward and the other back

• Turning the rope backwards and then jumping

• Forward jumping

• Swinging the rope side to side and jumping

What characterizes the "Skier" jump rope skill?

• Crossing your legs while jumping

• Jumping twice on each foot

• Moving both feet together from right to left and left to right while jumping

• Running with high knees while jumping in place

The "Bell" jump rope skill involves moving both feet:

• In a criss-cross pattern

• From front to back to front

• Open and closed

• Repeatedly on one foot

What action defines the "Side Straddle"?

• Pinning your elbows together while jumping

• Jumping with one leg going forward and the other backward alternately

• Jumping with high knees in place

• Opening and closing the legs while jumping

The "Scissors" jump rope skill is described as:

• Jumping twice on each foot

• Swinging the rope side to side

• One leg going forward, the other backward and alternating

• Turning the rope two times quickly before you jump

What is involved in the "Boxer" jump?

• Jumping repeatedly on one foot

• Running in place with high knees while jumping

• Jumping twice on each foot (2x on right, 2x on left)

• Swinging the rope from side to side and jumping

"Double Rope Turn" refers to:

• Turning the rope backwards before jumping

• Turning the rope two times quickly before you jump

• Jumping with your arms pinned together

• Jumping with open and closed legs

The "Side Swing (the sasso)" skill involves:

• Jumping with one leg forward and then the other

• Turning the rope backward and jumping

• Swinging your rope side to side and jumping

• Crossing your arms while jumping

"Criss Cross" is performed by:

• Jumping on one foot repeatedly

• Running in place while jumping

• Swinging the rope side to side

• Pinning elbows together