Rope Skipping is a is a game played primarily by children wherein one or more participants jump over a spinning rope so that it passes under their feet and over their heads.

It is also called jump roping.

Rope skipping may consist of one participant twirling and jumping the rope, or a minimum of three participants taking turns, two of which twirl the rope while one or more jumps.

Jump rope (rope skipping) is practiced on a competitive level world-wide.

The world record for 30 seconds is 188 jumps.

In July 2004, Brisbane, Australia hosted the World Jump Rope Championships. Belgium, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Japan, and the United States of America each medalled.

Jumping rope is an activity not only suited for competition or recreation, but also for a cardiovascular workout, similar to jogging or bicycle riding. This aerobic exercise can achieve a “burn rate” of up to 1300 calories per hour of vigorous activity, with about 0.1 calories consumed per jump.

In the United States, the main organized jump rope organization is the United States Amateur Jump Rope Federation.