When working with larger worksheets, the task of selecting alternate rows becomes much simpler by utilizing a helper column and the Filter functionality. Follow the steps below to achieve this:
In an empty column next to your dataset, enter one of these formulas:
=ISODD(ROW())
=ISEVEN(ROW())
Select every third row. Change the 3 to whatever number row to select
=OFFSET($A$1,(ROW()-1)*3,0)