Pass the Hoop
A circle holding hands. Pass a hoop all the way round without letting go. Wriggling through a hoop while keeping hold is a full-body puzzle.
Overview
You need
Hoops
Skills developed
- Body awareness: moving the body through a space
- Teamwork: keeping the chain unbroken
- Flexibility: bending and stepping through
NEL Framework: Motor Skills Development.
Set up
1Step 1
Children stand in a circle holding hands. Hang one hoop over one pair of joined hands.
2Step 2
Coach outside the circle, ready to time it.
ChildTagger / team BCoachHoopSpotConeBallBeanbagRope or lineMarked areaWhere they move
How to play
- Pass the hoop round the circle: step through it, duck under it, get it over your head and onto the next arm. Never let go of hands.
- Time one lap. Try to beat it.
- Then two hoops going opposite ways.
Tips for explaining
"Foot, head, other foot." Step in, duck the head through, step out.
"Help your neighbour." The person before you can lift the hoop.
Make it easier / harder
EasierBig hoops. Allow letting go with one hand.
HarderSmall hoops. Race two circles.
Safety
No pulling on hands. Keep hoops moving low.
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