The Jump Rope Book - Softcover

Vecchione, Glen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806906839 ISBN 13: 9780806906836

Publisher: Sterling, 1996

Synopsis

"Gr 3-8....A fresh look at what has been considered a childhood recreation and a book that deserves a place in any sports collection...turns traditional childhood jump-rope games into a vigorous sport. His comprehensive guide provides all the moves necessary to become physically fit and perhaps even a jump-rope competitor...includes background behind jumping rope, equipment necessary, warm-up exercises, and progressively more difficult skills and routines. Black-ink line drawings show jumpers of all ages and backgrounds as they indicate foot patterns and arm moves....Physical fitness attributes as well as competitive organizations are also listed...rhythm rhymes are included."--SLJ. 96 pages, 90 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

About this title

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-8?Vecchione turns traditional childhood jump-rope games into a vigorous sport. His comprehensive guide provides all the moves necessary to become physically fit and perhaps even a jump-rope competitor. He includes information on the background behind jumping rope, the equipment necessary, warm-up exercises, and progressively more difficult skills and routines. Black-ink line drawings show jumpers of all ages and backgrounds as they indicate foot patterns and arm moves. The physical fitness attributes as well as competitive organizations are also listed. A few rhythm rhymes are included but this is not the focus of the book. For those, see Joanna Cole's Anna Banana (Morrow, 1989). A fresh look at what has been considered a childhood recreation and a book that deserves a place in any sports collection.?Cheryl Cufari, N.A. Walbran Elementary School, Oriskany, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Adults and children alike will appreciate a jump rope book which illustrates a variety of techniques and includes basic steps for all kinds of jumping; from single workouts to games and routines for more than one jumper. A fun, involving book which invites new interest in this simple sport. -- Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806906839
• ISBN 13: 9780806906836
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96