Jump rope activity can be traced back to 1600 A.D. when the Egyptians used vines for jumping.
Many people associate jump roping with girls' play, but history indicates that jump roping was originally a man's game.
All forms of jumping, from individual jumping to multi-person Double Dutch jumping, involves highly technical moves and amazing stunts.
Jump roping organizations and clubs can be found almost anywhere.
Jump rope is practiced at a competitive level. Athletes compete in individual and team events using single ropes or double-Dutch. In freestyle routines, jumpers have a set time limit to demonstrate a combination of skills; during the speed events, athletes try to complete as many jumps as possible within a particular amount of time.
The world record for 30 second speed is 188 jumps!
