Independent guide to the Skipping Skills web course
Learn rope skills at home, one step at a time
A complete jump rope curriculum on video. Start with sizing your rope and a clean bounce, then work level by level towards crosses, double unders and rope throws, all in your own living room, garage or yard.
- 176 lessons
- 2.5 h video
- 6 levels
Your path through the course
A complete curriculum, from first bounce to tricks
Nothing is left to guesswork. A Getting Started block covers choosing, sizing, adjusting and straightening your rope, then six levels add new footwork, swings, crosses and multiples in a sensible order. Each video shows one skill clearly so you can watch, pause and copy it at home.
Browse the lesson listCriss Cross
Slows the move down and shows the faults that usually stop it working.
- Criss Cross
- Criss Cross – Tip
- Side Swing Cross
- Side Swing Cross – Tip
- Full Turn
Tip videos for the moves that trip you up
Harder skills come with extra tip clips that slow things down and point out the usual faults. On the lesson list you will find tips for the skier, criss cross, double under, toad and many more, so when a move will not click you can see exactly what to fix.
See the tip lessonsLevel 2 skills test
- Heel to Heel
- Toe to Toe
- Heel to Toe
- X (cross legs)
- Frog Kick
- Can Can
- Leg Over
- Criss Cross
- Side Swing Cross
- Full Turn
6 of 10 skills passed
Stay motivated with a test at every level
Each numbered level ends in a skills test. Work through the list, tick off what you can do cleanly, and move up when you are ready. It turns practice at home into clear goals and makes your progress easy to see from week to week.
Start at Level 1Bonus skills beyond the six levels
Once the levels feel comfortable there is more to explore: speed stepping, crossing and backwards variations, triple unders, power moves, rope wraps and throws. A final set shows how to link skills into combos, the building blocks of a full routine.
View the bonus sectionsExpert instruction, whenever you want it
The course is taught by jump roper Megan Friesth, who has 16 years of experience teaching the sport. Every skill is demonstrated on video with on-screen pointers, so you get a coach’s eye on your technique without booking a class or travelling to a gym.
Because it is on demand, you can practise at seven in the morning or ten at night, repeat a lesson as often as you like, and go at exactly the pace that suits you.
Made for learning at home, and handy for PE teachers
Follow it alone, with your kids, or put the demos on a screen and teach a whole jump rope unit without having to jump yourself.
Set up at home and plan your week
What you need is simple. The weekly rhythm is our own suggestion for beginners, not part of the course. Adjust it to your fitness and stop if anything hurts.
A rope sized to you
Lesson one shows how to size and adjust it.
Clear space and headroom
A garage, patio or driveway works well.
Cushioned trainers
Easier on calves than socks or bare feet.
A forgiving floor
Wood or rubber mat; avoid deep carpet.
Any screen
Phone, tablet or laptop with a browser.
Bounce base
Warm up, basic bounce in 30-second rounds, watch one new lesson.
New footwork
Practise Monday’s skill, then replay its tip video.
Recover
Walk and stretch calves and ankles.
Swings & crosses
Film yourself and compare with the demo.
Stamina
40 seconds on, 20 off, with skills you own.
Link it up
Chain three skills; try the skills test.
Plan ahead
Pick next week’s lesson.
Choose how you want to learn
Skipping Skills comes in two separate versions. This site links to the web version, which works on any device with an internet connection.
Web version
$9.99 price at time of writing
- 176 lessons, about 2.5 hours of video
- Runs in any browser on phone, tablet or computer
- One year of access from purchase
- Sign in on several devices, watch on one at a time
- Free preview lessons available before you buy
iOS app version
App Store iPhone and iPad only
- Sold separately through Apple’s App Store
- Not included with the web version, and vice versa
- Schools with iOS devices can buy it for multiple students
Search “Skipping Skills” in the App Store if you only use Apple devices.
Watch it. Try it. Nail it.
Short demos you can replay as often as you need.
Questions before you enrol
Is it suitable if I have never skipped before?
Yes. The course starts before you even jump, with rope types, sizing and adjusting, then builds from a basic bounce. You move up a level when you can pass its skills test.
How long do I have access?
According to the course page, access lasts one year from the date of purchase. After that you would need to buy again to keep watching.
What does it cost?
At the time of writing the web version was listed at $9.99. Prices can change, so check the current price on the course page before you buy.
Which devices does it work on?
The web version runs in a browser on any phone, tablet or computer with an internet connection. You can sign in on different devices, but only watch on one at a time.
Does buying the web version include the iPhone app?
No. The iOS app is sold separately through the App Store. The web course linked from this site is its own purchase.
How much space and ceiling height do I need?
Enough room for the rope to swing freely around you without hitting furniture, and enough headroom that it clears the ceiling at the top of each turn. If indoors feels tight, a patio, garage or driveway works well.
Can I try lessons before paying?
The course page lists a number of lessons as free previews, including most of Getting Started and the first lesson of each level, so you can see the teaching style first.
Can I buy it for a class or several students?
The course page says schools with iOS devices can use the App Store version, and others should contact Skipping Skills directly to get set up for multiple students.
Is jump rope safe for me?
Skipping is high-impact for the calves, ankles and knees. Build up gradually, rest between hard days, and check with a doctor first if you have joint, heart or other health concerns.
Your rope is waiting. Start with lesson one.
Size your rope, learn the bounce properly and follow a clear path to your first tricks, at home and at your own pace.
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