Pendulum Rope Jumping

Students work in groups of four with two turning a rope like a pendulum while two others practice jumping timing

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Students work in groups of four with two turning a rope like a pendulum while two others practice jumping timing

Quick Info

moderate

20m x 15m for full class

Equipment Required

Long ropes

6-8 ropes (one per group of 4)

Boundary Markers

12-16 cones

Rope

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Fundamental Movement Skills

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive

Interactive

Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Skills

Timing

Team Play

Coordination

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space

Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather