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Timorese Kaboe Rope Skip Chant

T
PLAYERS
3+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Two players turn a long rope steadily while chanting a simple counting rhyme.

2

A third player times their entry to jump into the swinging rope without breaking its rhythm.

3

The jumper continues hopping in place, keeping pace with the chant.

4

On a call from the turners, the jumper must exit cleanly without touching the rope.

5

Rotate turning and jumping roles; a missed jump or a rope trip ends that player's turn.