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Touwtjespringen

T
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

For a solo turn, a player swings the rope over their head and hops over it as it passes underfoot, building up a steady rhythm.

2

For group play, two players turn a long rope while others take turns running in, jumping, and running back out.

3

Jumpers often chant a rhyme timed to the swings, changing pace or adding tricks as the rhyme dictates.

4

A missed jump, a rope catching a foot, or stepping on the rope ends that player's turn.

5

Turners and jumpers rotate positions so everyone gets a chance both turning the rope and jumping it.