How it works
The skipper stands between the two Double Dutch ropes before they start. The turners begin turning and the skipper jumps each rope as it comes round. The easiest way into Double Dutch.
skip-hop tipThe skipper faces a turner so they can see when the rope is being turned. The turner says “ready, and… jump!” when it’s time. This helps a lot.
Step by step
- In the middle
- Face a turner
- The call
- Jump each rope
Lee’s teaching notes for each step, the video and the printable coaching card come with the All-Access Skip Pass.
Teach starting inside the Double Dutch ropes with the All-Access Skip Pass
Everything a teacher needs to teach this skill to a whole class, from skip-hop coach Lee Collinson-James:
- Step-by-step teaching: facing a turner and the “ready, and… jump!” call
- An easier way in for Nursery, Reception and Year 1
- Spot the fault, with the fix
- A pupil self-check
£149 a year for the whole school, or 6 months free with the whole-school rope set.
Where it fits
Starting inside the Double Dutch ropes
This skill isn't part of a Skipping Award yet but it's a great one for lessons, clubs and playtimes.
In the scheme of work
Where this skill is taught in the skip-hop scheme of work.
- UKS2Lesson 5: Double DutchTricks, Teams and Double Dutch · Years 5 and 6
What you need
One rope for 1–3 skippers; both for double dutch. skip-hop ropes are designed specifically for the skills shown on this site.
SEND and inclusion
Make it work for everyone
Ideas for pupils with SEND, and for anyone who finds starting inside the Double Dutch ropes hard. Change one thing at a time.
What usually makes it hard: Two ropes and two rhythms.
- TaskStart with one rope only.
- CommunicationThe turners count the skipper in, as the skip-hop tip says.
- EquipmentBeaded ropes give two sounds to jump to.
Seated or no-jump version. Turn one end. Turning Double Dutch well is a skill in its own right.
An adapted pass is still a pass on the Skipping Awards. Use your own judgement and each pupil’s care plan. More in SEND and inclusion at skip-hop. Pupil struggling to get started? Try Lee’s tips for pupils who are struggling to skip.