Double unders

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Feel a little silly asking, but I have been trying to coordinate these for a few weeks and still hitting rope. Anyone have some good hints that work for them? These are essentially regular jump ropes, but the rope passes under you 2x per jump. I can do singles forever, like 300 in a row, fast, but my hand / jump coordination for doubles are needing help...

[BlessedBeyondMeasure2012 296]

I jiggle too much to jump that many times in a row!

[spunkyirishpunk 29]

Be sure to keep your elbows like glued to your body otherwise the rope shortens obviously making it difficult. Besides that just keep at it, you'll get there! I know its hard when you keep whipping yourself with the rope but you got this!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Still waiting for the nirvana moment. Lol.

[Gus 59]

Yea i had issues doin double unders when i was boxing but its kinda hard to explain an easier way to do them just keep trying but i did find it easier to do a DU then a regula jump then another DU

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Yea i had issues doin double unders when i was boxing but its kinda hard to explain an easier way to do them just keep trying but i did find it easier to do a DU then a regula jump then another DU

Thanks, you are onto something about alternating jump types. My coach told me a few days ago to try 2 regular, 1 double, repeat. This seems to be working and I am really starting to recognize the level of tension in the body that inhibits effortless double unders. A good straight posture is also key as I am finding out. The key is not to change the basic rhythm of jumping or posture when switching from regular to double under. I now take my rope with me every day and practice them for about 10 minutes after everything else (despite just doing a WOD ). I got 8 in a row yesterday. I feel my mind and body are starting to "get it" as a team. More practice, practice, practice....

[Gus 59]

yes siir couldnt agree more