Rope game

# 29

Oil paint on fibreboard, 13×17 inches. Handmade oil painting.

Масло, оргалит, 32 * 42 см

Rope game

Rope game: this is a real story from the life of an artist. Quite a long time has passed since that moment. However, the smells of summer, the noise of a children’s play track are still in my memory. And they return to an amazing time of our life — to childhood.
The rope is a simple string with handles, but how many interesting games can you think of with it? This simulator develops child’s coordination of movements, forms endurance, patience, organization. Children and adults enjoy jumping on the street, at home, in the gym. All rope games are active, fun, healthy. Better to keep your child busy with jumping in the street than gadgets. The benefits of the rope for children’s health. It has long been clear to everyone that a jump rope is an excellent exercise machine for the body. Not only children, but also people of different professions use the rope, as it helps. Handmade oil painting.

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Warm up before playing sports. Train and strengthen the muscles of the legs and arms. The body becomes strong, dexterous, enduring. It is good to train the vestibular apparatus.
Improve coordination of movements, balance, a sense of rhythm. To develop attentiveness, observation, visual acuity of children, since the game requires observation of fast movement.
The skipping rope simulator helps the child to develop an even posture. Jumping is also a great cardio exercise machine. During jumping, the heart drives out blood faster, thus improving physical condition. The calf muscles contract, helping the veins to push blood to the heart.

The rope must be correctly selected for growth. To do this, stretch your arms forward with the rope folded in half. It should touch the floor slightly. If it is too long or too short, it will be uncomfortable to practice.
How the jump rope appeared
The rope appeared before the 19th century. It was originally intended as a trainer for boys. Later girls mastered it. According to the English version of the origin — people jumped over a leather cord during Easter games. According to the Chinese version, the jump rope originated from ordinary cords and ropes that were used in the work. Children saw adults jumping over cords that got in their way. Later they began to do it themselves, turning it into a game.