What you're describing is normal for everyone when they first start off jumping rope. After a while you just pick up a knack for it. When I started I realized I was getting frustrated so I decided that I would just do as best I could and focus on picking up the skill rather than trying to push myself to get a better work out. I guess it depends on the person but after a week or two it became second nature and then I was able to start picking up the pace and varying my patterns to make the work out tougher. I still trip up on occasion, but not very often and usually it happens when I'm trying to do more complicated foot work. Also, if the rope is too long for you that will make it more difficult to control. I don't know a rule of thumb for how long it should be, but you can shorten it as needed by tying knots in it.


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