Lesson 13
The Elbow-Tuck it in and back
Tuck the elbows close and slightly back to clean up rope path and timing.
Lesson explanation
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Key points
- Keep the elbows near the ribs instead of letting them flare wide.
- Let the hands sit slightly forward while the elbows stay tucked and back.
- Use smaller arm movement so the wrists can do the main rope work.
- A tighter elbow position helps the rope pass under the feet evenly.
- Reset to this posture whenever the rope starts drifting or catching.
Full lesson · English
The Elbow-Tuck
Elbow position decides whether the rope path is clean or messy. When the elbows flare out, the hands usually drift too wide and the rope has to travel farther. Tucking the elbows in and slightly back makes the swing smaller, faster, and easier to repeat.
Let the wrists work
Once the elbows are stable, the wrists can handle the turn. That is the goal: less big arm motion, more precise rope control. Keep the posture relaxed, then use the tuck as a reset whenever timing starts to fall apart.
Why it matters
A clean elbow position makes the rope pass under both feet more evenly. That means fewer random catches, less shoulder fatigue, and a rhythm that is easier to maintain during longer sessions.