Side-by-Side Rope Jumping

Japanese name: 横並び縄跳び

Materials

Stand side by side, each with a short rope. Exchange the two neighboring handles so the pair controls both ropes together.
With ropes still, check which handles you hold and which direction to turn. First swing forward and practice stepping over.
On “Ready, go!”, turn at matching speed and make a small jump together as the ropes reach your feet.
If a rope catches, both stop and untangle before restarting. Never pull your partner along.
Aim for three consecutive jumps, then five. Rest every minute and change sides or partners.

Younger primary school children: one jump at a time. Older primary school children: consecutive-jump records.