How it works
Two turners turn two ropes in opposite directions while a third skipper in the middle jumps each one. Using the skip-hop method, skippers come in from the end, next to a turner, and jump in on the count.
skip-hop tipCount "one, and, two, and, step, jump, jump, jump" to time the entry.
Teach jumping into the Double Dutch ropes with the All-Access Skip Pass
Everything a teacher needs to teach this skill to a whole class, from the skip-hop team:
- The skip-hop video of entering the ropes, with ½× and ¼× slow motion
- Step-by-step teaching: where to stand, step and jump
- Spot the fault, with the fix
- A pupil self-check and a link to the Red Award
£149 a year for the whole school, or 6 months free with the whole-school rope set.
Where it fits
Jumping into the Double Dutch ropes while they turn: Red Award
Red Award: Advanced
Part of the Red Award test.
To pass, a pupil:
- Side swings on both sides and opens out into a skip
- Jumps a crossover and uncrosses without stopping
- Jumps into Double Dutch and bounces 4 times
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
- UKS2Lesson 6: Award day: Red and BlackTricks, 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 jumping into the Double Dutch ropes while they turn hard. Change one thing at a time.
What usually makes it hard: Timing the entry.
- CommunicationCount “one, and, two, and, step, jump” together, as the skip-hop tip says.
- PeopleA buddy taps the pupil in, or an adult goes in with them.
- TaskStart inside before the ropes turn until the entry is ready.
Seated or no-jump version. Turn one end. Turning Double Dutch is worth recognising on its own.
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.