Game version
Rhyme jump: skip to a rhyme and change the rhyme each round. A partner can sing along or turn the rope.
Rope Skipping Rhymes
Skip rope to a rhyme or song with breaks. Builds stamina, rhythm and springy feet.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Skip to a rhyme or song for 30 seconds.
Core: Jump. Rest when you need to.
- Ages
- 6 to 10
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Skipping rope
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Speed & Agility
The steps
How it works
- Skip to a rhyme or song for 30 seconds.
- Rest for 30 seconds.
- Try a new rhyme or a new step each round.
- Do 8 rounds.
Coaching point
Small jumps, steady beat.
Safety: Land softly on grass or a mat, knees over toes, never caving in. Keep the number of jumps low. Stop if knees, shins or ankles hurt.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (step over the rope), Core (jump), More (add a twist). Rest when you need to.
Story
You are a jester skipping through the king’s court.
My best
Beat your own count
Rest when you need to. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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