| Error |
Correction |
| Rope swings at an angle. |
First, make sure the rope is extended in a straight line behind the athlete.
Then, check to see that the athlete swings the arm on plane, in a straight line forward. |
| Rope does not swing high enough to catch. |
Have the athlete swing the rope more forward, lifting the arm holding the knot higher. |
| Rope swings too high to catch. |
Have the athlete stop the arm swing sooner, usually slightly above shoulder height. |
| Rope is in the correct place, but the athlete cannot catch the knot. |
Make sure the athlete is looking at the rope during the catch.
If appropriate, think of a way to toss the knotted end of the rope to the athlete. That way, the athlete can just concentrate on the catch, without worrying about the swing. |
