LUKSONG LUBID

This game is similar to the Western

skip-rope or jump-rope game,
played mostly by girls. The objective
is for an individual or teams to score
the highest in skipping or jumping
over the rope while it is being
turned continuously over the head
and under the feet of players. The
two ends of the rope are held and
turned over by two people. “Lukso”
is tagalog for jump and “lubid”
means rope.
Jumping rope is on the list of
the top local games played on
the streets by Filipino children.
The fun moments and
relationship developed are the
best things in playing the
game. It is part of the
childhood to experience these
games as a way of life. Apart
from enjoying the games, there
are also benefits gained.
HISTORY
• The first concrete evidence of jump rope comes from Medieval
European paintings of kids jumping rope through the street.
The exact origin of the jump rope activity is still unclear
• The Jump Rope Institute notes that jumping rope dated from
ancient China and Westerner’s reports perhaps the game
originated in Egypt in 1600 AD
• The jump rope is of the famous game in the Philippines It has
been invented during the 1700’s and the game is played
mostly be girls inside or outside the house. Luksong lubid
came from the ancient civilization of Egypt
• The early 1900 jump rope or “luksong lubid” had become popular since
both boys and girls were playing it. In this generation they out in more fun
by adding some music or manual way of counting when playing it.
• Throughout the years these game had not only become a form of exercise
but also a competitive sport. This game invented by the American while
the Filipino has been vocal to imitate and teach the whole country how it’s
supposed to be done
• The game is traditionally played with two individuals swinging a rope in a
circle while players take turns jumping while singing or chanting. If a player
is out to the rhythm of the steps hereby hitting the rope, the next player
will take turn while the loser will be the one to swing the rope. Through the
evolution, there were techniques created in the procedure. Some of the
techniques included are jump forward, jump backward, alternating foot,
double under and many others. Jumping rope can also be done alone while
performing tricks.
PLAYERS
5-10 OR MORE PLAYERS

PLACE
OUTDOORS OR GYMNASIUM

EQUIPMENT
JUMPING ROPE WHICH MEASURES 6 TO 8 METERS
MOVEMENTS
The “IT” stands on one place as she turns the
rope and jumps on two feet or skips
alternately with right and left feet.
The other player jumps inside the rope facing
the “IT” The rope should be above the head
of the “IT” when the other player jumps in.
The other player turns around to face the
other direction and moves forward and
backward with the “IT”.
When the other player fails to coordinate his
movements with the “IT” he automatically
steps on the rope. The two players exchange
roles.
RULES
 

• No one should touch or be

touched by the turning rope.
• No one should step on the
rope.
• Two “ITs” hold the two ends
of the rope and turn the rope
clockwise of
counterclockwise.
The game is an effective way to help
get in shape and enhance endurance.
Skipping makes a great warm up.
Jumping rope for at least an hour
burns calories in the body. The game
is excellent for improving and
maintaining cardio vascular health. It
is also good for strengthening the
upper body, mostly arms and
shoulders. Jumping with two feet help
avoid knee damage which may occur
during running. It is associated in the
training of athletes involved in
wrestling and boxing.