Product Description

"Gr 3-8....A fresh look at what has been considered a childhood recreation and a book that deserves a place in any sports collection...turns traditional childhood jump-rope games into a vigorous sport. His comprehensive guide provides all the moves necessary to become physically fit and perhaps even a jump-rope competitor...includes background behind jumping rope, equipment necessary, warm-up exercises, and progressively more difficult skills and routines. Black-ink line drawings show jumpers of all ages and backgrounds as they indicate foot patterns and arm moves....Physical fitness attributes as well as competitive organizations are also listed...rhythm rhymes are included."--SLJ. 96 pages, 90 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #889156 in Books
• Published on: 1996-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-8?Vecchione turns traditional childhood jump-rope games into a vigorous sport. His comprehensive guide provides all the moves necessary to become physically fit and perhaps even a jump-rope competitor. He includes information on the background behind jumping rope, the equipment necessary, warm-up exercises, and progressively more difficult skills and routines. Black-ink line drawings show jumpers of all ages and backgrounds as they indicate foot patterns and arm moves. The physical fitness attributes as well as competitive organizations are also listed. A few rhythm rhymes are included but this is not the focus of the book. For those, see Joanna Cole's Anna Banana (Morrow, 1989). A fresh look at what has been considered a childhood recreation and a book that deserves a place in any sports collection.?Cheryl Cufari, N.A. Walbran Elementary School, Oriskany, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
Adults and children alike will appreciate a jump rope book which illustrates a variety of techniques and includes basic steps for all kinds of jumping; from single workouts to games and routines for more than one jumper. A fun, involving book which invites new interest in this simple sport. -- Midwest Book Review