Hey Sairaj, thank you, friend. Yes, I do. It's been quite a few months. I remember you had an injury. I hope you recovered well and that things are good with you.
Watched a lot of tutorials on how to crisscross the jump rope, this is by far the most detailed, and beneficial one! Really appreciate all the hard work you put in this tutorial 🙏🏼👍🏼
unvaluable! I am reviewing my crossovers because I have issue with the side swing cross. Btw, how bad an idea it would be to start with the Mayweather hug cross deserves its own vid.
The Way of the Jump Rope 1 second ago Hey, thanks Dominique. The hug variation is a bit different from the Mayweather version. For instance, the hug variation often involves crossing the arms higher up the body and changes the angle of the crossing motion. One similarity though is that Mayweather does tend to turn his hands over when crossing the rope.
Hi Andrew! Fantastic tutorial, as always! The speed up and slowdown at the beginning through control was too good !!! Thanks for one more super tutorial!!
@@thewayofthejumprope pleasure is all mine to watch your videos….have gained immensely from your tutorials and I have thanked you in a video in my channel too…pl do check it out when you get the time 😊
I subscribe to MANY jump rope channels, and yours is the most thorough, well-edited tutorial. I also appreciate that there’s no loud, obnoxious intro music and unnecessary distractions. Bravo!
This is the most informative tips on doing cc. You have eyes on details. I do jump ropes 3-4 days a week, around 15-20 minutes each session. I do not feel any pain when doing some movements but not for run-in-place (alternate leg). Once I do this I would feel pain in my leg. Do you have any idea why? I always do warm out before and after exercise. Thank you.
Much appreciated Andy! Thank you for your kind words. I've talked about this in some videos but will make a new video very soon to address your topic. Stay tuned.
I'm delighted to hear this video helped you. Crisscrosses can be tricky. Well done! Your crisscross technique and ability to perform them will get better and better. Good things, Andrew P.S. If you enjoy jumping rope and reading, you might enjoy this story: amzn.to/3P3RuAi
Thank you William. Ideally yes, the same mechanics apply to more advanced variations like double and triple under crossovers. However, form invariably becomes less cohesive. As for arm angle, a 45ish degree angle works well for most, somerimes even less, that is, aiming closer in front of the body particularly if your rope is not too long. See for a few minutes from 13:34 for angle discussion. And take a look at this short clip and notice the arm angle and form when doing even a triple under crossover;it’s not as cohesive given the complexity of the move but still still trying to apply the same principles: m.th-cam.com/video/JEQ4muqtYRQ/w-d-xo.html
This is the best criss-cross video on youtube mate. No gimmicks and straight to the point. You will get 1 mil views. Thanks a lot for the video. Appreciate it. Will try it out in the evening. God bless. Cheers
Very good tips man, I'm having trouble with my CC too. I feel the quality of the rope matters too, some gets tangled easily or doesnt untangle fast enough when u uncross.
Thank you Laurens. Stick with it and soon enough you'll be doing them well. You're right, rope quality can have some affect. For instance, a rope that is too or that is wearing down where the rope makes contact with the ground is more likely to twist and tangle.
Hey Laurens, you might like this video: th-cam.com/video/pMehugzJ8XM/w-d-xo.html While I believe rope quality can help, not having the "ideal" rope doesn't have to limit us. In the video above, I used a super cheap and flimsy kids rope without handles.
Yeah I agree. My favorite pvc ropes are from jumpropesports. They are slightly heavier than most, do not stretch and flex less which help to slow down when learning. The only drawback is that they get quite rigid below 5 C.
Hey Anthony, great point! You're right, white ropes are often easier to see. I've used them in some videos. If I don't have any white ones left, I'll have to get some.
:-) Rest easy, my friend, I felt the same way at one point. That's one message I shared in my book (link down below if interested). Remember, a person who is good at something was once a beginner. Good things, Andrew P.S. I wrote an uplifting tale about a boy who lacks self-belief and struggles with bullying and weight issues. His life is forever changed when he meets a substitute teacher with a passion for jumping rope who teaches him several life lessons by way of teaching him how to jump rope. Maybe you'd like it: amzn.to/3KyS8S8 Good things, Andrew
@@thewayofthejumprope thank you! I need all the motivation i need to lose weight I am just trying out jumping rope variations so that I i wont be stagnant with basic jumps alone and be able to have more fun with jump rope. Jumping roping is the first hobby I had i a very long time and it also helps me burn calories at the same time. i have been jumping rope for 3 weeks now with a day off every other day. I am so loving it and i hope to see myself be able to pull off tricks without effort and be able to share what i learned in jump roping to other people just like you! God Bless!
Holy cow, what a great tutorial!! I've been able to do criss crosses no problem until recently. Had to get new rope, ever since then I keep tripping, something is off. After watching this video, I wonder if my rope is too short!!! Can't wait to check my rope length and some of your techniques!!
I was looking forward to learn this technique. I tried to follow other videos and was able to do criscross but after watching your video i learned something new which will help me more to improve. Thank you very much i love your channel stay safe!!!
I had learnt boxer step jumping thanks to your videos Andrew and now with this amazing video I will try my best to learn Criss cross, this is so useful and it's not easy to teach people this kind of techniques by shooting video alone. I really appreciate again.
Thanks Coach for the tips on doing the figure 8 cross through a fluid motion. It definitely works. I will start practising on this move everyday. Thanks again 👍👍
This is so helpful. Thank you so much. I could do DUX but the form and rope arc was bad. After watching this tutorial my rope arc has been improved and I could do DUX consecutively with ease. Respect and gratitute
Good question. A speed rope could be easier to execute because they tend to be very thin and easier to jump over. However, they are very light. There isn’t as much feedback compared to thicker ropes. Thicker and heavy ropes provide more feedback and can be good for timing jumps. Too heavy though and users might use too much arm movement to spin the rope. Also, hitting yourself with a heavier rope will cause a bit more pain. I tend to jump with 5mm pvc ropes, sometimes 6mm. A 6mm rope provides a nice amount of feedback wthout being heavy.
Hello Andrew. I have only just recently subbed. ( so apologies if you have already answered these questions) I was just wondering what your personal training routine was? How long and how often do you train/skip per day ? Also what is the best weight of rope for a beginner? I have gone and bought a cheap one and it isn’t weighted at all, I don’t think it’s going to be any good. Thanks 🙏
Absolutely amazing, struggling with the run criss cross, I think it’s my arm moving too much, mastered the basic jump crisscross but still messy on the run crisscross, really useful tutorial, I’ll let you know how it goes mate!
Well done on mastering the basic jump criss cross. It's a move that requires a good deal of timing and coordination. You'll get the running criss cross, too. It might be a good idea to make a video specifically on that.
@@thewayofthejumprope yea I will probably do that, happy to share if you are able to pin point the issue, I realize now after watching u that it could possibly be my leg movement, I tend to lift my legs behind while running a bit higher when I am trying the crisscross.
Unnikrishnan, great to hear from you again. I hope you are doing okay except for your injury. Did it happen as a result of jumping rope if you don’t mind me asking?
@@thewayofthejumprope thanks bro for reply, i don't know reason of injury, may be work related...im not doing okaye bro, this injury causes a pain like burning in my hand and legs..
Hey there, in this video, I was using a basic PVC rope. I bought it in Asia for very little money. If you're looking for a decent PVC rope, elitesrs and coachchrisjumpropes are good. These days, I'm using Crossrope jump ropes. They sent me some several months ago and I've really been enjoying them and I like how easy it is to adjust the weight of the ropes using their weighted rope system. Hope that helps. Good things, Andrew P.S. If you enjoy uplifting stories about personal development and transformation, you might enjoy my book Jump Rope Johnny and the Inspiring Mr. P: amzn.to/3P3RuAi
Hi Shafiur, even with the tools and techniques, practice is still required. Try doing one cross and uncross at a time; see 21:20. You might find it helpful to practice on one foot at a time; see 20:27.
Look for the good, you'll find it. That video has helped hundreds finally learn crisscrosses. I hope you gain from it. If not, I'm rooting for you anyhow.
Crisscrosses can be tricky, but you'll get them if you can't already. Good things, Andrew P.S. If you enjoy jumping rope and uplifting stories of hope, you might enjoy my book: amzn.to/3P3RuAi
Thank you for posting the best crisscross tutorial on TH-cam! This winter one of my jump rope goals is to learn how to crisscross so I’ll be watching this video a lot. 👍🏻
@@thewayofthejumprope I appreciate. Hope for some workout videos with skipping rope. I am following your clips and learnt many jump rope skills. But not with long consistency
Hi Amal, chest pain could be due to a number of things and it could be, for instance, pain in the muscle, surrounding bones, organs. Seeking the expert care of your medical professional is wise if in doubt and concerned.
Great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks Santiago! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun to make.
Who else is here because of CrossFit quarterfinals
This is without a doubt the best criss cross tutorial on youtube. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Subbed! This is the most informative jump rope channel, thanks a lot man
Hey Michael, welcome! I'm delighted to have your support.
Hey man keep growing forever❤❤❤
BTW do u remeber me" Sairaj"
Your early member.....
Hey Sairaj, thank you, friend. Yes, I do. It's been quite a few months. I remember you had an injury. I hope you recovered well and that things are good with you.
Thank you very much, but this video could be just 10 mins long.
I need this so much👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏴😎subbed.
Watched a lot of tutorials on how to crisscross the jump rope, this is by far the most detailed, and beneficial one! Really appreciate all the hard work you put in this tutorial 🙏🏼👍🏼
And I really appreciate your great comment. Thank you Ali.
unvaluable! I am reviewing my crossovers because I have issue with the side swing cross. Btw, how bad an idea it would be to start with the Mayweather hug cross deserves its own vid.
The Way of the Jump Rope
1 second ago
Hey, thanks Dominique.
The hug variation is a bit different from the Mayweather version. For instance, the hug variation often involves crossing the arms higher up the body and changes the angle of the crossing motion. One similarity though is that Mayweather does tend to turn his hands over when crossing the rope.
Hi Andrew! Fantastic tutorial, as always! The speed up and slowdown at the beginning through control was too good !!! Thanks for one more super tutorial!!
Always great to hear from you KHK 360, and thank you for the kind words.
@@thewayofthejumprope pleasure is all mine to watch your videos….have gained immensely from your tutorials and I have thanked you in a video in my channel too…pl do check it out when you get the time 😊
thanks! kiss your eyes!
Great tip 🙏🏻👌🏻🇮🇳
Hi Ashutosh, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
I subscribe to MANY jump rope channels, and yours is the most thorough, well-edited tutorial. I also appreciate that there’s no loud, obnoxious intro music and unnecessary distractions. Bravo!
I'm delighted you enjoyed the video so much, Ricardo. Thank you.
This is the most informative tips on doing cc. You have eyes on details. I do jump ropes 3-4 days a week, around 15-20 minutes each session. I do not feel any pain when doing some movements but not for run-in-place (alternate leg). Once I do this I would feel pain in my leg. Do you have any idea why? I always do warm out before and after exercise. Thank you.
Much appreciated Andy! Thank you for your kind words.
I've talked about this in some videos but will make a new video very soon to address your topic. Stay tuned.
Thank you. Finally I got this trick.
I'm delighted to hear this video helped you. Crisscrosses can be tricky. Well done! Your crisscross technique and ability to perform them will get better and better.
Good things,
Andrew
P.S. If you enjoy jumping rope and reading, you might enjoy this story: amzn.to/3P3RuAi
Hey Andrew,
These are some great tips! Would this also apply to cross over double unders? Also should forearms be slanted towards ground or parallel?
Thank you William.
Ideally yes, the same mechanics apply to more advanced variations like double and triple under crossovers. However, form invariably becomes less cohesive.
As for arm angle, a 45ish degree angle works well for most, somerimes even less, that is, aiming closer in front of the body particularly if your rope is not too long.
See for a few minutes from 13:34 for angle discussion.
And take a look at this short clip and notice the arm angle and form when doing even a triple under crossover;it’s not as cohesive given the complexity of the move but still still trying to apply the same principles: m.th-cam.com/video/JEQ4muqtYRQ/w-d-xo.html
Criss cross unlocked! Subbed!
Great to have been able to help. Thanks for sharing the positive feedback and for your support.
This is the best criss-cross video on youtube mate. No gimmicks and straight to the point. You will get 1 mil views. Thanks a lot for the video. Appreciate it. Will try it out in the evening. God bless. Cheers
I appreciate your support and kind words. Thank you.
Thanks for all of the amazing guidance . You have really helped me become a better jumper.
Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to say that
Very good tips man, I'm having trouble with my CC too. I feel the quality of the rope matters too, some gets tangled easily or doesnt untangle fast enough when u uncross.
Thank you Laurens. Stick with it and soon enough you'll be doing them well.
You're right, rope quality can have some affect. For instance, a rope that is too or that is wearing down where the rope makes contact with the ground is more likely to twist and tangle.
I got the same issue.
I'm rooting for you both. With practice and patience, you'll get it.
Hey Laurens, you might like this video:
th-cam.com/video/pMehugzJ8XM/w-d-xo.html
While I believe rope quality can help, not having the "ideal" rope doesn't have to limit us. In the video above, I used a super cheap and flimsy kids rope without handles.
Yeah I agree. My favorite pvc ropes are from jumpropesports. They are slightly heavier than most, do not stretch and flex less which help to slow down when learning. The only drawback is that they get quite rigid below 5 C.
Remember folks, it's all about the angle of the dangle.
Sub'd...
Anything on rope types and preferences?
That's the best criss-cross tutorial on TH-cam! Thanks man, subscribed!
Thank you dogu. I appreciate your support.
Great content! Can you use a white rope so it shows up better on camera?
Hey Anthony, great point! You're right, white ropes are often easier to see. I've used them in some videos. If I don't have any white ones left, I'll have to get some.
Great video and instructional. I will be watching this several times. It is refreashing to not have to listen to jarring music for once. Thanks!
So avoid: bending the back, crossing at the elbows and bringing the handles to the back
Love your videos!!!
Thank you so much Lynn Ray!
Nice Video Bro Thanks and God Bless...
Great tutorial 👍
Thanks Arunabh. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun one to make.
Dude i from india i have seen lot of videos on criss cross but your video is very informative and people can eaaily apply
LMAO! The way you slow it down and still be able to Criss Cross hurts me so bad.. Am I that stupid not to even get a single Criss Cross? loool
:-) Rest easy, my friend, I felt the same way at one point. That's one message I shared in my book (link down below if interested).
Remember, a person who is good at something was once a beginner.
Good things,
Andrew
P.S. I wrote an uplifting tale about a boy who lacks self-belief and struggles with bullying and weight issues. His life is forever changed when he meets a substitute teacher with a passion for jumping rope who teaches him several life lessons by way of teaching him how to jump rope. Maybe you'd like it: amzn.to/3KyS8S8
Good things,
Andrew
@@thewayofthejumprope thank you! I need all the motivation i need to lose weight I am just trying out jumping rope variations so that I i wont be stagnant with basic jumps alone and be able to have more fun with jump rope. Jumping roping is the first hobby I had i a very long time and it also helps me burn calories at the same time. i have been jumping rope for 3 weeks now with a day off every other day. I am so loving it and i hope to see myself be able to pull off tricks without effort and be able to share what i learned in jump roping to other people just like you! God Bless!
Been stuck on crosses for 4 years have ever done is 4 in a row weirdly...I can do shed loads of ther tricks
Took the time to watch this. Re-building my foundation.
Thanks
Vic de le Flor, thank you for that. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Holy cow, what a great tutorial!! I've been able to do criss crosses no problem until recently. Had to get new rope, ever since then I keep tripping, something is off. After watching this video, I wonder if my rope is too short!!! Can't wait to check my rope length and some of your techniques!!
Thanks for sharing Michael. I hope the video helps.
Thanks Coach!
I was looking forward to learn this technique. I tried to follow other videos and was able to do criscross but after watching your video i learned something new which will help me more to improve. Thank you very much i love your channel stay safe!!!
Great to hear that! Delighted you found it helpful.
I had learnt boxer step jumping thanks to your videos Andrew and now with this amazing video I will try my best to learn Criss cross, this is so useful and it's not easy to teach people this kind of techniques by shooting video alone. I really appreciate again.
Your comment put a big smile on my face. Thank you.
Thanks Coach for the tips on doing the figure 8 cross through a fluid motion. It definitely works. I will start practising on this move everyday. Thanks again 👍👍
Awesome! That's great Ernest, thank you for sharing your feedback.
This is so helpful. Thank you so much. I could do DUX but the form and rope arc was bad. After watching this tutorial my rope arc has been improved and I could do DUX consecutively with ease. Respect and gratitute
Awesome to hear that! Glad to have been of help.
I revisit this clip from time to time. Plz never remove them. You’re the best instructor. Thank you
is it better to do with the weighted rope r the speed rope for trying cc for beginers ?
Good question. A speed rope could be easier to execute because they tend to be very thin and easier to jump over. However, they are very light. There isn’t as much feedback compared to thicker ropes. Thicker and heavy ropes provide more feedback and can be good for timing jumps. Too heavy though and users might use too much arm movement to spin the rope. Also, hitting yourself with a heavier rope will cause a bit more pain.
I tend to jump with 5mm pvc ropes, sometimes 6mm. A 6mm rope provides a nice amount of feedback wthout being heavy.
Hello Andrew. I have only just recently subbed. ( so apologies if you have already answered these questions) I was just wondering what your personal training routine was? How long and how often do you train/skip per day ? Also what is the best weight of rope for a beginner? I have gone and bought a cheap one and it isn’t weighted at all, I don’t think it’s going to be any good. Thanks 🙏
The information is gold. Thank you so much.
Thank you Eduardo. I appreciate your kind words.
Great tutorials. How many mm is your skipping rope ? Mine i think is thin and is make it more difficult
Hi, my PVC ropes tend to be 5 or 6mm and the Crossrope jump ropes I have are even thicker.
@@thewayofthejumprope thanks a lot
Aren’t all ropes the same length?
What I mean to say is if your 6’ and I’m 5’4 there’s a difference in height vs rope length.
Absolutely amazing, struggling with the run criss cross, I think it’s my arm moving too much, mastered the basic jump crisscross but still messy on the run crisscross, really useful tutorial, I’ll let you know how it goes mate!
Well done on mastering the basic jump criss cross. It's a move that requires a good deal of timing and coordination. You'll get the running criss cross, too. It might be a good idea to make a video specifically on that.
@@thewayofthejumprope yea I will probably do that, happy to share if you are able to pin point the issue, I realize now after watching u that it could possibly be my leg movement, I tend to lift my legs behind while running a bit higher when I am trying the crisscross.
Tears in my eyes while watching ur videos . i stopped skipping due to neck injury... 😭😭😭
Unnikrishnan, great to hear from you again. I hope you are doing okay except for your injury. Did it happen as a result of jumping rope if you don’t mind me asking?
@@thewayofthejumprope thanks bro for reply, i don't know reason of injury, may be work related...im not doing okaye bro, this injury causes a pain like burning in my hand and legs..
I'm sorry to hear you are in pain and I wish you feel better soon.
What is your rope type?
Hey there, in this video, I was using a basic PVC rope. I bought it in Asia for very little money. If you're looking for a decent PVC rope, elitesrs and coachchrisjumpropes are good. These days, I'm using Crossrope jump ropes. They sent me some several months ago and I've really been enjoying them and I like how easy it is to adjust the weight of the ropes using their weighted rope system. Hope that helps.
Good things,
Andrew
P.S. If you enjoy uplifting stories about personal development and transformation, you might enjoy my book Jump Rope Johnny and the Inspiring Mr. P: amzn.to/3P3RuAi
I still can’t do it
Hi Shafiur, even with the tools and techniques, practice is still required. Try doing one cross and uncross at a time; see 21:20. You might find it helpful to practice on one foot at a time; see 20:27.
9 minutes into your video and you keep repeating the same point...
Look for the good, you'll find it. That video has helped hundreds finally learn crisscrosses. I hope you gain from it. If not, I'm rooting for you anyhow.
@@thewayofthejumprope,
Hi, yup, this video is informative and useful. Thanks.
Crisscrosses can be tricky, but you'll get them if you can't already.
Good things,
Andrew
P.S. If you enjoy jumping rope and uplifting stories of hope, you might enjoy my book: amzn.to/3P3RuAi
Thank you for posting the best crisscross tutorial on TH-cam! This winter one of my jump rope goals is to learn how to crisscross so I’ll be watching this video a lot. 👍🏻
Thank you Tina. That's a great goal to look forward to achieving.
I saw too many tutorials but this one is best to learn. Great demo bro.
So happy to hear you found it helpful. I appreciate you sharing Puran. Thank you.
@@thewayofthejumprope I appreciate. Hope for some workout videos with skipping rope. I am following your clips and learnt many jump rope skills. But not with long consistency
New subscriber too . Waiting for next video soon
Chest pain while jump roping
Any stretches you recommend ?
Hi Amal, chest pain could be due to a number of things and it could be, for instance, pain in the muscle, surrounding bones, organs. Seeking the expert care of your medical professional is wise if in doubt and concerned.
mine also.struggle in cris cros.some time work,some time not😅
Hey fahmie, I'm rooting for you. You can do it. Practice and patience.
@@thewayofthejumprope ok sir.