In ancient times, there was a traditional game that was widely loved by people, and it was what we call "skipping rope" today. This game has had different names in different historical periods, highlighting its colorful history and culture.
During the Tang Dynasty, this game was called "Seeso", and it became one of the favorite games for children at that time. According to historical records, the "Throughrope" game is played by having children hold a long rope and dance while reciting a ballad to show a light and graceful posture. This kind of play not only exercises the children's physical coordination, but also makes them feel joy and pleasure in the game.
By the time of the Song Dynasty, this kind of game was called "jumping rope", and the gameplay became more varied. In addition to the basic jumps, actions such as running jumps, one-legged jumps, and cross jumps have been added to make the game more challenging and interesting. At the same time, the "jumping rope" also became a part of the performing arts at that time, showing its unique cultural value.
During the Ming Dynasty, the gameplay and name of "skipping rope" were gradually fixed. According to the record of "Dijing Jingwulu": "The boy is in the front, and one person is in the back, and he sings with a rope, which is his own play." This shows that "skipping rope" has become a way for children to entertain themselves at that time. And in the "Popular Edition", the names "Jumping Baisuo" and "Jumping Baisuo" also began to appear, and these names all show different aspects and gameplay of this game.
With the development of history, the traditional game of "skipping rope" has also been introduced to other countries and regions. In some European countries, people have also started to play this game, which is called "climbing the rope" or "skipping rope". In the United States, "jump rope" is called "jump rope" and has become a very popular children's game.
Nowadays, "skipping rope" has become one of the traditional games that people around the world love. It is not only a way to exercise the body, but also a way of cultural inheritance and entertainment. Both children and adults can use skipping rope to exercise their bodies, improve coordination and flexibility, and at the same time feel the fun and challenging nature of this game.
In short, the traditional game of "skipping rope" has been developed for thousands of years and still maintains its unique charm and cultural value. It not only shows the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese people, but also serves as a bridge between the past and the present, allowing us to better understand and feel the breadth and profundity of traditional Chinese culture.