How to Properly Coil Any Cable, Cord or Rope | Cable Wrapping Using Over Under Technique

This video gives a detailed explanation of how to properly wrap and store any cable, cord or rope using the over/under (also known as over/under wrapping, counter-coiling, and flip-coiling) cable wrapping technique. proper cable wrapping will extend the life of your cables used at home or for video and film making.
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How to coil cables using the Over-Under technique:

Step 1: Grab your cable and start with an overhand loop.

Step 2: Flip the cable, and roll it underhand to create the second loop.

Step 3: Repeat overhand and underhand until the cable coils entirely in a circle.

Step 4: Use a velcro tie or string to tie the cable in place.

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Chapters:

00:00 Opening
02:42 Why I made This Video
03:16 Why Straight Coiling of Cables is Bad
04:30 Over Under Coil Technique Defined
04:43 How to Do the Over Under Coil Technique (Quick Reference)
05:27 Improperly Coiled Cables Won't Lay Out Flat Example
06:24 Throwing Out a Properly Wrapped XLR (Audio) Cable
07:21 Throwing Out a Properly Wrapped AC (Electrical) Cord
08:12 Close Up Showing How to Coil an AC (Electrical) Cable Using the Over Under Technique
10:01 Close Up Showing How to Coil an XLR (Audio) Cable Using the Over Under Technique
12:08 Tossing Out a Properly Wrapped XLR (Audio) Cable
12:45 How to Retrain Improperly Coiled Cables so You Can Properly Coil Them Later
13:39 Learn More

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