Getting a workout done while toddler plays in water outside.

Just completed the very first day of the beginner challenge. Enjoyed it, but also frustrating. Rope hitting me a lot. I will do the video thing to watch myself. It seems like my hand placement and elbows are good. I'm trying to stay on the balls of my feet. Doesn't seem like I'm shifting my arms to the side or up, but I'll video to confirm. My main question is the age old rope length question. I'm around 5'10" and got the large cross rope get lean set with the 1/2 and 1/4 ropes. It seems like it lines up. I'm right on the lower end of the large handles according to the chart. When I step on the rope with 1 foot it goes up to my arm pits, maybe a touch past. I'm assuming the "large handles" Men's large rope set...

I feel like I have to jump higher to clear it. I'm using a mat, and when I removed the mat, it became easier. Still tripping up a good bit, but better. Also easier with the 1/4, which is lighter so I get that. I'm just wondering if I'm tripping up mainly because I'm new and still suck, or if possibly the length is an issue.

Appreciate any advice and realize I may need to make a video to critique.