Double Dutch Jump Rope

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.

Double dutch jump rope.

Set includes 2 durable vinyl jump ropes. While the ropes are turned a third person jumps within. This set of two double dutch ropes is long enough to allow multiple people to jump at the same time. The 38th annual double dutch world championships were held in sumter sc june 17 18.

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. A third person the jumper stands between the two turners and jumps the ropes. 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. The swinging of the ropes can be as much of a challenge as the jumping.

Double dutch started as a street game but now has advanced to competitions with awards and prizes. Jump rope length for double dutch. We ll show you how to turn the ropes and how to get started jumping. Walker the founder of the sport traces the probable origins to ancient phoenician egyptian continue reading history.

Two people rhythmically turn the ropes while the jumper s hop over them. A history of the game written by david a. Double dutch is a form of jumping rope that involves two ropes and one or more jumpers. Learn the basics of double dutch jump rope from stan s pepper steppers.

Double dutch for those of you unfamiliar uses two ropes both of equal length. Double dutch is a game in which two long jump ropes turning in opposite directions are jumped by one or more players jumping simultaneously. You can create complicated routines and even stage competitions with this versatile product. 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.

4 5 out of 5 stars 84. 16 vinyl double dutch jump ropes set of 2. It is believed to have originated among dutch immigrants in new york city and is now popular worldwide. Get it as soon as thu sep 24.