How it works
The turners move the long rope up and down vertically along the floor to make waves. Skippers jump over the waves without touching the rope.
Teach waves 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:
- Setting up: the rope, the turners and where the children stand
- Keeping the waves low and safe
- Spot the fault, with the fix
- A pupil self-check and links to the White Award and the EYFS lesson
£149 a year for the whole school, or 6 months free with the whole-school rope set.
Where it fits
Waves
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.
- EYFSLesson 3: Wiggly worms and wavesReady, Steady, Jump! · Reception
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 waves hard. Change one thing at a time.
What usually makes it hard: Judging the height of the rope.
- TaskLow waves to begin with.
- EquipmentA brightly coloured rope.
- CommunicationThe turners call “jump”.
Seated or no-jump version. Wheel over very low waves, or hold one end and make the waves.
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.