Stand up straight with one end of a jump rope in each hand.
Engage your deep abdominal muscles.
With your hands close together in front of you, begin to build momentum in the rope by swinging it from side to side in a figure of 8 motion.
When ready, separate your hands, tuck your bent elbows into your sides, and turn your forearms away from one another to create a large arc to jump through.
Maintain the momentum in the rope through a flicking action at your wrists, with minimal movement from your arms.
Stay light and springy on the balls of your feet.
When ready, split your legs by alternating one forwards and the other backwards as you begin small two footed jumps with each passing of the rope.
Maintain a fluid circular motion coordinating your wrists and feet, and continue at a steady rhythmic pace.