jump rope keeps hitting back of my head

[betitom]

am i jump roping wrong? Or is it the length of the jump rope? When I step in the middle of the rope and bring both handles up it's just above my armpit. I was holding the handles next to my sides and skipping like that. Then I tried bringing my hands a little in front of me and it's still hitting my head. It doesn't happen a lot just here and there but i'm skipping fast so I need some quick replies before i get bald spots on my head, thanks.

will rep

[Peanut_Butter]

lol, mind picture... yeah id assume either the rope is too short or ur not raising ur arms enough when you skip.

maybe you need one of these bro?

[betitom]

Originally Posted by Peanut_Butter

lol, mind picture... yeah id assume either the rope is too short or ur not raising ur arms enough when you skip.

maybe you need one of these bro?

lol... that would help prevent getting hit on the head until i get my technique down

[WillGoesBoing]

The rope is too short if it's hitting your head. And one thing to remember is that you want to keep your hands as close to your body as possible. If you flare them out too much you're flattening the curve of the rope.

[pFuzzz]

A vid would help, but it sounds like you just need a longer rope...also make sure you are turning the rope with just your wrists. Exaggerated forward or downward motion with your forearms when you swing the rope might be the culprit.