What was the name of the game popular In 1982 we played with a large elastic rope where two people on each end put the rope around their ankles and the third person jumped in the middle?

The game you are referring to is called "Chinese jump rope." It is a traditional playground game that involves a long elastic rope looped around the ankles of two players, while a third player jumps over and performs various patterns and sequences. The game requires coordination, agility, and teamwork among the players to successfully complete the challenges presented by the elastic rope. It was a popular game among children in the 1980s and continues to be enjoyed by many today.