# Everybody Plays!

# Jumping Rope

Jumping rope is a sport that is done individually or in a group of three or more. To jump alone, hold the ends of the rope in your two hands. Starting with the rope at the back of your ankles, swing the rope up and over your head and step or jump over the rope when it comes in contact with the floor in front of you. Jump forward, backward, with one leg or two, fast or slow. Some people jump for time and others for a number goal.

Two campers jump inside. They wear costumes of sunglasses, bandanas, and neck scarves.

Three or more people can also use a longer rope and have a person hold each end and swing the rope around and around. The jumper can jump alone or with another person. It is fun to sing songs while jumping rope with a group of friends.

Two boys turn the ends of a long rope. A girl jumps in the middle of the rope.