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Coach's Corner: Mr. Z's Double Unders

It is not often I point out for Mr. Z having good form, and it hurts me to do it, but I'll make an exception. The topic today is double unders and for the likes of Mr. Wonsil, Mr. Carey, and Carter these can provide an incredible nuisance during a workout.

Most of the issues I see come from the wrist timing; the rhythm gets rushed and the reps blend into each other, leading to a trip-up. To me, one of the most important things to get the timing of the double under is understanding that every rep is separate; you are not continuously/actively moving the wrist. Check out Mr. Z in the video below.

One snap. Wait. One snap. Wait. One snap. Wait.

His is really exaggerated but a great example of how to go through one rep at a time. Once you hear the whip of the rope, chill and let the momentum take care of itself, then when you are ready to jump get that snap going again. Or even better, just picture Mr. Z in your head while doing your reps. Visual learners tend to pick things up the quickest.