How Do You Make A Chinese Jump Rope?
Chinese jump rope is a playground game that takes a minimum of 3 people to play. Two players stand inside the Chinese jump rope and use their ankles to stretch it out in a big oval. This keeps the Chinese jump rope about six inches off the ground. The third player places one foot outside and to the right of the rope and the other foot outside and to the left of the rope. This player next jumps so that both feet land in the middle of the Chinese jump rope and the rope forms an “X” because it was dragged across during the jump. Then this player leaps out so that the rope returns to the original oval formation. The player continues to jump until she steps on the rope or is unable to maneuver both feet in or out of the oval as required. More elaborate steps can be invented and added as the players gain skill and creativity. The rope itself which can be easily made using rubber bands. This game is appropriate for children ages 8 and up. Hold one rubber band loosely in one hand so that you c
