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Double Unders 

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You can hand sane normal people a jump rope and they lose all composure. Brow's wrinkle, teeth are gritted and movements become stiff. They take on a crazed wild look in the eyes, as if they'd rather be anywhere else right now than trying to do a double under.  Some of the best double unders you'll see look completely relaxed, they expend no more energy than they have too. It is an even metered relaxed jump just high enough to clear, with a quick snap of the wrists.  And ultimately this is not one of those movements that you can push through with brute force, it requires poise, control and technique. Also practice, lots and lots of practice.

-Paul Siegel