In the past 15 years, jump roping or skip roping has become a popular sport in many European Countries, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Several official federations have been created such as the European Rope Skipping Organization (www.erso.org), the International Rope Skipping Federation (www.irsf.ca), and the United States Jump Rope Federation (www.usajumprope.org). Jump roping continues to gain popularity due to its many athletic and mental benefits