Me jumping rope outdoors using an EazyHold wristband, with both feet off the ground.

When Did the Sidelines Start to Feel Normal?

When I was a kid, I couldn’t jump rope. I tried. My gym teacher suggested wrapping the rope around my smaller hand. It didn’t work. My wrist doesn’t turn in the way a traditional two-handed grip requires. So I made a decision: jumping rope wasn’t for me. When the other kids jumped, I stayed on…