In freestyle events, jumpers use a variety of basic and advanced techniques in a routine lasting a specific time.

[2] In the United States, domination of the activity by girls emerged as their families moved into cities in the late 19th century.

There, they found sidewalks and other smooth surfaces conducive to skipping, along with a high density of peers with whom to engage in the sport.

[2] Educator Lucy Nulton studied the rhymes that American children chanted or sang while jumping rope in the mid-20th century.

[citation needed] The Guinness World Record currently belongs to Kirato Hitaka, who has managed to do 8 revolutions in one jump.

So while both feet are still used in the jump, a person may find they can skip for longer than if they were using the basic two-footed technique.

[10] Skipping may be used as a cardiovascular workout, similar to jogging or bicycle riding, and has a high MET or intensity level.

[citation needed] Ten minutes of skipping are roughly the equivalent of running an eight-minute mile.

Individuals or groups can participate in the exercise, and learning proper techniques is relatively simple compared to many other athletic activities.

Skipping grew in popularity in 2020 when gyms closed or people stayed home due to coronavirus restrictions across the world.

There have been 11 World Championships on every alternate year by FISAC-IRSF, with the final competition being held in Shanghai, China.

[15] There have been 7 World Jump Rope Championships held every year by (WJRF); the final competition taking place in Oslo, Norway.

The decision was taken by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) Council, which met during SportAccord in Bangkok.

Observer status is the first step on a clear pathway for new International Federations towards the top of the Olympic Family pyramid.

The organization is headed by Richard Cendali, who is referred to as the grandfather of the sport of jump rope.

[22][23][24][25][26][27][excessive citations] The second World Inter-School Rope Skipping Championship was held at Eger, Hungary.

IRSO focused on stunt-oriented and gymnastic or athletic type moves, while WRSF appreciated the aesthetics and form of the exercise.

In 1995, these two organizations merged to form the United States Amateur Jump Rope Federation which is today now known as USA Jump Rope (USAJR).USAJR has hosted annual national tournaments, as well as camps, workshops, and clinics on instruction since 1995.

Jump rope is also part of the Amateur Athletic Union and participates in their annual AAU Junior Olympic Games.

[30] More recently, the American Jump Rope Federation was founded in 2016 by previous members of WJRF.

It is recognized as the official governing body for the sport of jump rope in the United States by IJRU.