Rope

A picture:
Rope may be made of hemp or a synthetic material.
It's length is proportion to the height of the gymnast.
No handles, one knots (max 10 cm) at each end is for keeping hold of the rope,may be wrapped with antislip material.

General technique

The rope must always maintain a defined shape.
The gymnast holds the ends of the rope on the knots.
The fundamental elements for the rope:
  • Swing
  • Jump and skip
  • Rotate
  • Wrap
  • Release
  • Throw and catch

Video

Rope routine