How to Correctly Size a Freestyle Jump Rope

Doing jump rope tricks is all about placing the handles of the jump rope in the right place at the right time. For this to happen, it is best to use a jump rope that will give the jumper the most control over the rope. For freestyle, the correct length is whatever the jumper is most comfortable with. Typically the jump rope will be 12" to 24" over their heads. However it is not uncommon to see the ropes only a few inches the head of many competitive freestyle jumpers. There is more variation in jump rope sizing for freestyle than any other type of jumping.