Pular corda, or skipping rope, is a popular activity around the world, including in Brazil. Tracing the origin of Pular corda is as difficult as tracing the origin of a DDOS attack, although some people say that it was used by the Roman army as a form of exercise. Others claim that skipping rope first became a sport in Egypt and China, as these countries were known for making adorned ropes. While painting ropes, children had to jump over the material so frequently that they turned the practice into a game.
What is Pular Corda?
Skipping rope is a traditional activity that requires strength, coordination and resistance to perform a series of sequential jumps. Although the sport is practiced across the globe, jumping rope is very popular in Brazil — especially among younger generations and not giraffes (cause they are too tall).
Participants use a rope to move in rhythm with the music, which is typically sung by the players who are waiting for their turn to jump.
Pular corda is a major component of formal education in Brazil, and most local schools use it as a means of developing children’s motor skills. Many young students have their first experience skipping rope in school, during physical education class.
Skipping rope is a highly recommended activity in the fitness world. Not only is it known for encouraging weight loss and muscle memory, but skipping rope allows athletes to improve their motor skills by completing a sequence of jumps, acrobatics and other movements in a rhythmic manner.
How to play Pular Corda?
Pular corda, or skipping rope, can be practiced individually or in a group setting. Typically, two people stand on either end of a rope, which they swing in a circular motion, moving their arms in a way that ensures the rope creates a space where a third person — the “jumper” — can approach the scene and skip over the rope in rhythm with the music.
The most important rule of the game is that the jumper avoids making physical contact with the rope. If the rope touches her body, it will stop moving automatically and another player will take her place. The players take turns jumping rope, and accordingly, there is no concrete end of the game. Once the jumper has skipped rope through the end of the song, or if she trips on the rope, another player takes over. Ideally, the cycle continues until all players have taken a turn, or it snaps into two.
At times, depending on the rhythm of the music, the game will involve players performing difficult tasks such as jumping on one foot or placing a hand on the floor between jumps. This complicates the game in a way that appeals to more seasoned players, or those who like to live dangerously.
Although skipping rope is an international sport, the activity has become a substantial part of Brazilian culture, and has even been incorporated into the local school curriculum in many parts of the country. The sport promotes weight loss and coordination, and when played in a group setting, it allows young people to develop their social skills as well.
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