Module 1: Understanding Team Roping (15 minutes total)

• What is Team Roping? (3 min) - Sport explanation, header/heeler roles

• Competition Formats (2 min) - Jackpots, ropings, numbering system

• Basic Rules & Scoring (2 min) - Barrier, penalties, legal catches

• Getting Started Roadmap (2 min) - What you need to begin

Module 2: Essential Equipment & Setup (18 minutes total)

• Choosing Your First Rope (4 min) - Length, lay, materials for beginners

• Minimal Gear Needed (3 min) - Must-haves vs. nice-to-haves

• Arena Layout Explained (3 min) - Box, barrier, scoring line, chutes

• Safety Fundamentals (3 min) - Arena safety, rope handling safety

Module 3: Rope Handling Fundamentals (22 minutes total)

• Proper Rope Grip (3 min) - How to hold the rope correctly

• Building Your Loop (4 min) - Size, shape, consistency basics

• Coiling Technique (3 min) - Proper coiling for quick access

• First Throws Practice (5 min) - Getting rope to go where you aim

• Common Beginner Mistakes (3 min) - What to avoid early on

Module 4: Reading Cattle (20 minutes total)

• Steer Behavior Basics (4 min) - How cattle move and react

• Recognizing Good Position (4 min) - When cattle are "right" to catch

• Speed vs. Control (3 min) - Fast runs vs. controlled runs

• Practice Without Cattle (4 min) - Dummy work and visualization

Module 5: Your First Runs (25 minutes total)

• Box Positioning Basics (4 min) - Where to start for beginners

• Following the Action (5 min) - Staying with the play as header/heeler

• Practice Progression Plan (4 min) - Steps from dummy to live cattle

• Mental Game for Beginners (3 min) - Confidence and expectations

• Next Steps (3 min) - Moving to specialized courses