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The ropes behind the league

All skipping ropes are not created equal

Plenty of school skipping ropes are cheap plastic that tangles, kinks and is too light to turn. Children spend the lesson fighting the rope. skip-hop ropes were designed from 25 years of skipping workshops in schools and are made entirely in the UK, so children get skipping faster and keep improving.

See the ropes What makes the difference
  • 25 years in schoolsDesigned by skip-hop from a quarter of a century of school workshops
  • Made in the UKDesigned, made and tested entirely in the UK
  • Built to lastUsed properly, they last for years
  • League-school pricesSpecial discount prices for league schools

The skip-hop range

Tap a rope to see what it's for, why it's made the way it is and how to look after it.

×10KS1 skipping rope KS1 skipping rope2.1 mSized for infants, so the rope clears their feet without dragging.See the details › ×10KS2 skipping rope KS2 skipping rope2.5 mThe league workhorse: built for fast 30-second speed skips.See the details › ×10Adult skipping rope Adult skipping rope2.8 mFor staff, Young Leaders and your tallest pupils.See the details › Long rope Long rope7.5 mTwo turners and a queue of jumpers – up to 20+ at once.See the details › Double Dutch ropes Double Dutch ropes4.5 m pairA pair in contrasting colours – the start of a Double Dutch club.See the details › Beaded Double Dutch ropes Beaded Double Dutch ropes4.5 m pairBeads you can hear: the click helps jumpers time their entry.See the details › ×10League schools onlyReward rope Reward ropeAdjustableEarned, never bought – only for league schools to give as rewards.See the details › Virtual Skipping League school set Virtual Skipping League school set76 ropesEverything a school needs in one bag, plus the scheme of work.See the details ›

What makes a skipping rope work

Five things decide whether a child can skip with a rope. skip-hop worked each of them out in thousands of school workshops.

1Length

Too long and it drags; too short and it hits the head. Each skip-hop rope is cut for a height band, from 2.1 m for infants to 2.8 m for adults.

2Weight and balance

A rope that's too light floats and is hard to feel. skip-hop ropes have enough weight to turn themselves, without hurting when they catch a foot.

3Cord

A tough, scuff-resistant 5 mm cord holds a smooth arc and doesn't kink or tangle.

4Handles

Low-friction stops spin inside grippy, shatterproof handles, so the rope turns fast from the wrist.

5Toughness

School ropes are dropped, trodden on and skipped on playgrounds. Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.

Typical cheap plastic ropeskip-hop rope
LengthOne length for everyoneCut for each height band
CordLight, kinks and tanglesScuff-resistant 5 mm cord that holds its shape
HandlesRope fixed in the handle, so it twists and slowsLow-friction stops that spin inside the handle
In the lessonChildren fight the ropeChildren get skipping fast and keep improving
LastsOften a term or twoYears, used properly
MadeUsually importedDesigned, made and tested in the UK

skip-hop ropes cost a little more than the cheapest ropes, but they last for years and get results, which makes them the best value a school can buy.

skip-hop ropes in schools

The same ropes, every day, in halls and playgrounds up and down the country.

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In the school hall
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On the playground
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In a child's hands
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Packed in the kit bag
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Knotted, ready for the bag

Which size do I need?

RopeBest for
KS1 (2.1 m)Reception to Year 2 · up to 4'10" (1.47 m)
KS2 (2.5 m)Years 3 to 6 · 4'11" to 5'4" (1.48–1.63 m)
Adult (2.8 m)Staff, Young Leaders and pupils 5'5" to 6' (1.64–1.82 m)
RewardEveryone, because it's adjustable

Stand on the middle of the rope with both feet. The handles should reach about the armpits. A little too long? Tie a knot just below each handle to shorten it. Why our class ropes are a fixed length, and how to tie the knot ›

The league is free. The ropes keep it that way.

Every feature of the Virtual Skipping League is free for every school. It's run by skip-hop and paid for by the ropes schools buy, at special prices only for league schools.

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‹ All skipping ropes
skip-hop · designed and made in the UK

KS1 skipping rope

  • 2.1 m
  • Years 1–2
  • Packs of 10

Young children learn to skip fastest with a rope that's the right length and turns smoothly. Most infant ropes are too long, too light or both, so the rope drags, wraps round their feet and they give up. The KS1 rope is cut for small children and turns easily from the wrist.

Who it's for: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 – pupils up to 4'10" (1.47 m).

League-school priceLeague schools buy skip-hop ropes at special discount prices.
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Why it’s made this way

  • The right length for infants. 2.1 m clears their feet without dragging on the floor.
  • Low-friction stops spin inside the handles, so the rope turns smoothly and children find their rhythm quickly.
  • Tough, scuff-resistant 5 mm cord with enough weight to feel where the rope is.
  • Grippy, shatterproof handles sized for small hands.

Size check

Stand on the middle of the rope with both feet. The handles should reach about the armpits. A little too long? Tie a knot just below each handle to shorten it. Why our class ropes are a fixed length, and how to tie the knot ›

Store them tangle-free

Every rope set comes with a storage bag (if you're buying packs, a similar bag or box works just as well). The best way to keep class ropes untangled and ready for the next session:

  1. At the end of the session, ask each child to hold their rope out by one handle, with the other handle on the floor.
  2. Walk round and collect every rope by the handle the children are holding.
  3. With the ropes together, tie them in one loose knot in the centre.
  4. Put them in the bag or box like that. Next time, they come out ready to use, not in a tangled mess.

Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.

‹ All skipping ropes
skip-hop · designed and made in the UK

KS2 skipping rope

  • 2.5 m
  • Years 3–6
  • Packs of 10

This is the rope most league scores are skipped with. Speed skipping needs a rope that turns fast and keeps its shape, so a child's score shows their skipping, not a rope fighting back.

Who it's for: Years 3 to 6 – pupils from 4'11" to 5'4" (1.48–1.63 m).

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Why it’s made this way

  • 2.5 m for juniors, the length most Key Stage 2 children need.
  • Low-friction stops spin inside the handles for very fast turning in a 30-second challenge.
  • Scuff-resistant 5 mm cord that holds a smooth arc and stands up to playground use.
  • Grippy, shatterproof handles that survive being dropped on a hall floor hundreds of times.

Size check

Stand on the middle of the rope with both feet. The handles should reach about the armpits. A little too long? Tie a knot just below each handle to shorten it. Why our class ropes are a fixed length, and how to tie the knot ›

Store them tangle-free

Every rope set comes with a storage bag (if you're buying packs, a similar bag or box works just as well). The best way to keep class ropes untangled and ready for the next session:

  1. At the end of the session, ask each child to hold their rope out by one handle, with the other handle on the floor.
  2. Walk round and collect every rope by the handle the children are holding.
  3. With the ropes together, tie them in one loose knot in the centre.
  4. Put them in the bag or box like that. Next time, they come out ready to use, not in a tangled mess.

Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.

‹ All skipping ropes
skip-hop · designed and made in the UK

Adult skipping rope

  • 2.8 m
  • Up to 6 ft
  • Packs of 10

Teachers who skip alongside the class make the biggest difference, and tall Year 6 pupils need a longer rope to skip their best. The adult rope is the same design as the class ropes, just longer.

Who it's for: Staff, Young Leaders and pupils from 5'5" to 6' (1.64–1.82 m).

League-school priceLeague schools buy skip-hop ropes at special discount prices.
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Why it’s made this way

  • 2.8 m full length for adults and tall pupils.
  • The same 5 mm scuff-resistant cord and low-friction handles as the class ropes, so it turns just as fast.
  • Grippy, shatterproof handles.

Size check

Stand on the middle of the rope with both feet. The handles should reach about the armpits. A little too long? Tie a knot just below each handle to shorten it. Why our class ropes are a fixed length, and how to tie the knot ›

Store them tangle-free

Every rope set comes with a storage bag (if you're buying packs, a similar bag or box works just as well). The best way to keep class ropes untangled and ready for the next session:

  1. At the end of the session, ask each child to hold their rope out by one handle, with the other handle on the floor.
  2. Walk round and collect every rope by the handle the children are holding.
  3. With the ropes together, tie them in one loose knot in the centre.
  4. Put them in the bag or box like that. Next time, they come out ready to use, not in a tangled mess.

Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.

‹ All skipping ropes
skip-hop · designed and made in the UK

Long rope

  • 7.5 m
  • Adjustable
  • Skipping games

Long rope games get a whole class involved at once: two turners, a queue of jumpers and a rhyme. A good long rope needs to turn at a steady speed and hold its shape without being heavy.

Who it's for: Whole classes, playtimes and Young Leaders running games.

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Why it’s made this way

  • 7.5 m and adjustable. Pull it in for a small group or let it out fully to get 20 or more skippers in at once.
  • Turns fast and holds a perfectly skippable shape, so jumpers can time their entry.
  • It isn't heavy, so it doesn't hurt when it catches a foot.

Look after it

  • Coil loosely and hang up after use, so the rope doesn't twist.
  • Turners hold the handles, never wrap the rope round a hand.
  • Store indoors and dry.

Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.

‹ All skipping ropes
skip-hop · designed and made in the UK

Double Dutch ropes

  • 4.5 m
  • Pair of ropes

Double Dutch is the skill children queue up to try. Two ropes in contrasting colours let turners and jumpers see each rope clearly, which makes learning far quicker.

Who it's for: Confident skippers, Double Dutch clubs and Young Leaders.

League-school priceLeague schools buy skip-hop ropes at special discount prices.
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Why it’s made this way

  • Two 4.5 m ropes in contrasting colours, so everyone can see each rope.
  • Tough but not heavy, so a missed jump doesn't hurt.
  • Each one doubles as a long rope for games.

Look after it

  • Coil loosely and hang up after use, so the rope doesn't twist.
  • Turners hold the handles, never wrap the rope round a hand.
  • Store indoors and dry.

Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.

‹ All skipping ropes
skip-hop · designed and made in the UK

Beaded Double Dutch ropes

  • 4.5 m
  • Beaded
  • Pair of ropes

Beaded ropes are what experienced Double Dutch teams use. The beads give the rope a steady arc and a click on the floor that jumpers can hear as well as see.

Who it's for: More confident Double Dutch skippers and performance teams.

League-school priceLeague schools buy skip-hop ropes at special discount prices.
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Why it’s made this way

  • Two 4.5 m beaded ropes.
  • Soft beads take the "ouch" out of a missed jump.
  • The click on the ground helps jumpers time their entry.
  • Easy to see for turners and spectators.

Look after it

  • Coil loosely and hang up after use, so the rope doesn't twist.
  • Turners hold the handles, never wrap the rope round a hand.
  • Store indoors and dry.

Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.

‹ All skipping ropes
skip-hop · designed and made in the UK

Reward rope

  • Adjustable
  • Bags of 10
  • League schools only

You can't buy a reward rope on its own anywhere, not on the skip-hop website and not in the league shop. Schools give them to pupils for their achievements in the league, so when a child turns up in the playground with one, everyone knows exactly how they got it.

Who it's for: Pupils who earn one in the Virtual Skipping League.

League-school priceReward ropes are only for league schools, at a special price.
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Why it’s made this way

  • Adjustable, so one rope fits every pupil.
  • A design you'll only see on reward ropes.
  • Bags of 10, at a special price only for league schools.

Size check

No sizing needed: the reward rope adjusts to fit every pupil.

Look after it

  • It's the pupil's to keep, so show them the same trick: fold the rope in half and tie one loose knot in the middle before it goes in their bag.
  • Keep it for skipping, and store it indoors and dry.

Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.

‹ All skipping ropes
skip-hop · designed and made in the UK

Virtual Skipping League school set

  • 76 ropes
  • Kit bag
  • KS1 · KS2 · Adult

Enough ropes for a whole class at both key stages, adult ropes for staff, and long and Double Dutch ropes for group games – all in a strong kit bag, with the skip-hop Skipping Scheme of Work included.

Who it's for: A school starting skipping from scratch, or replacing a tired rope box.

League-school priceLeague schools buy skip-hop ropes at special discount prices.
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What’s in the set

  • 30 × KS1 ropes (2.1 m) and 30 × KS2 ropes (2.5 m)
  • 10 × adult ropes (2.8 m) for staff and tall Year 6 pupils
  • 2 × 7.5 m long ropes and 2 pairs of 4.5 m Double Dutch ropes
  • A blue kit bag to keep them in
  • The skip-hop Skipping Scheme of Work, free – 24 lesson plans, Reception to Year 6

Store them tangle-free

Every rope set comes with a storage bag (if you're buying packs, a similar bag or box works just as well). The best way to keep class ropes untangled and ready for the next session:

  1. At the end of the session, ask each child to hold their rope out by one handle, with the other handle on the floor.
  2. Walk round and collect every rope by the handle the children are holding.
  3. With the ropes together, tie them in one loose knot in the centre.
  4. Put them in the bag or box like that. Next time, they come out ready to use, not in a tangled mess.

Used properly, skip-hop ropes last for years.