Question: How can I improve on double unders? And should I get a speed rope?
How to improve: practice, practice, practice. Every coach in the world can share their cues on double unders and at the end of the day... you just gotta practice the damn things. This practice can (should) be before and after workouts- before because you're fresh, after because you're fatigued which is how you'll be in conditioning workouts. Make sure to have a coach (or knowledgeable peer) watch you at least once to give you a few form fixes to focus on. Watch others do double unders poorly or well- both will give you ideas on how to improve.
And as to the speed rope... yes, eventually. I recommend getting the hang of double unders on the thick gym ropes first then transitioning to the speed rope (it's a different technique entirely involving a more subtle wrist movement.) A speed rope should be everyone's goal as it is less taxing on the arms. What brand? Find one you like with adjustable length so you can fiddle (I don't really believe in any of the magical measurement guidelines.)
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