Long Jump Rope – Fun, Skills and Training Together

Why long jump ropes are perfect for schools, groups and Double Dutch training

Long jump ropes have been a classic element of school playgrounds for decades. Many remember the joy of jumping in turn while two friends spun the rope – it's a game, a rhythm exercise, and a team activity all in one.

Typically measuring around 4–6 meters, long jump ropes are ideal for group play, physical education, outdoor activities, and movement breaks in schools. They offer a fun and social way to improve coordination, timing, and physical fitness – for both children and adults.

A timeless playground tradition

Long jump rope games have always brought children together on schoolyards. Whether it's basic jumping, rhyming chants, or improvised routines, this activity encourages collaboration, rhythm, creativity, and movement.

Today, long jump ropes still hold their value in education – especially when made from durable beaded materials that withstand hard surfaces like asphalt. A colorful and high-quality rope motivates children to join in and keep moving.

Double Dutch – competitive sport and street performance

Double Dutch is much more than a playground game – it's an internationally recognized sport and performance art. The activity involves two long jump ropes turning in opposite directions while one or more people jump in the middle, performing tricks, footwork and acrobatic elements.

The roots of Double Dutch can be traced to 1950s Harlem, New York, where African American girls created impressive routines using clotheslines as ropes. In the 1970s, NYPD officers Ulysses Williams and David Walker formalized the rules and launched the first official competitions.

Today, Double Dutch is part of global events like the World Jump Rope Championships, the Junior Olympics, and urban hip hop culture. Especially in Japan, the sport has reached a new level, with incredibly skilled groups performing on streets, stages and festivals. Their fast-paced and synchronized routines often include breakdance elements, gymnastics, and artistic choreography.

Double Dutch combines sport, rhythm, creativity and teamwork – all made possible with just two long jump ropes.

Who is long jump rope for?

Long jump ropes are a great fit for:

• 🏫 Schools and kindergartens

• 🎯 Youth clubs, camps and sports programs

• 🎭 Street performers and dance crews

• 🧠 Team-building activities and events

• 🧍‍♀️ Group training and coordination drills

Participants can rotate roles – jumping, turning the rope, or creating routines – which builds communication, cooperation and mutual encouragement.

Ropee Long Rope – quality designed for active use

At Ropee, we've created a product line of long jump ropes that suits real-life needs.
Our Ropee Long Rope is a 4.6-meter beaded jump rope, available individually or as a Double Pack – perfect for Double Dutch play and group coordination.

🟢 Durable for outdoor use
🎨 Available in eye-catching color combinations
✋ Easy to handle and turn
🇫🇮 Handmade in Finland with care and precision

👉 See Ropee Long Rope collection

Conclusion – One Rope, Many Possibilities

A long jump rope isn't just a toy – it's a tool for movement, rhythm, teamwork and fun. Whether you're on a schoolyard, in a gym or performing on the street, it opens up a world of shared experience.

📩 Want to learn more or find the right rope for your team? Feel free to contact us – we're happy to help!

Coach Olli / Team Ropee
info@ropee.fi