How it works
Four turners turn two long ropes that cross in the middle. Skippers jump where the ropes cross, with both ropes going up and down together.
Teach the Texas star 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 this skill, with close-ups and ½× and ¼× slow motion
- Setting up four turners and two crossed ropes
- Step-by-step teaching: entering and jumping
- 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.
Texas Star
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
This skill isn't in the scheme of work lessons yet. It's a great one for skipping clubs and playtimes.
What you need
For four or more skippers at once. 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 Texas Star hard. Change one thing at a time.
What usually makes it hard: A busy long-rope pattern.
- PeopleA small group.
- TaskWalk through the pattern without the rope first.
- CommunicationA leader calls each move.
Seated or no-jump version. Turn one end of the rope.
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.