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What is another term for jump rope, commonly used in countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia?
Skipping
When two people turn two long ropes simultaneously, and one or more other people jump in the middle, what is this called?
Double Dutch
When two people each hold the opposite ends of two standard ropes and turn them at the same time while jumping, what is this called?
Wheel
In competitive skipping, what is the discipline where athletes jump as fast as they can using alternate steps?
Speed
And what is the discipline where athletes complete a routine with tricks and gymnastics moves?
Freestyle
In 2024, Cen Xiaolin broke his own world record for the most jumps in 30 seconds. How many jumps did he do?
228
And what country does Cen Xiaolin represent?
China
In a double under, an athlete turns the rope once but does two jumps. How many jumps do they do during one turn in a triple under?
Three
What is the name of the technique that involves crossing the arms over the body at the same time as crossing one arm under one leg? (Hint: it's named after an animal).
Toad
World jump rope competitions are governed by the IJRU. What does IJRU stand for?
International Jump Rope Union
Jump rope is an effective form of what kind of exercise?
Aerobic
How many athletes typically compete in each team during a 30 second speed relay?