Passes That Stop in My Friend’s Hoop

In pairs, each child has a hoop in front of them and passes the ball with the foot to their friend, trying to make it stop inside the friend’s hoop. It builds pass strength control and aim with the foot.

How to play

1. Pairs face each other three or four steps apart, each with a hoop on the ground in front of their feet (2 min).
2. The teacher explains: “Not too hard or it rolls out; not too soft or it won’t get there” (1 min).
3. Taking turns, pass the ball with the foot so it stops in the friend’s hoop; the friend picks it up with the foot and passes back (3 min).
4. If the ball stays inside, the friend says “Home!” and claps (2 min).
5. Take a step back and keep going (3 min).
6. Everyone leaves the ball inside their hoop and we shake hands (1 min).

Rules

• I wait until my friend is ready.
• We take turns: one passes, the other waits.
• I cheer for my friend’s passes, not just mine.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: a big hoop next to the wheelchair and passing by hand or with a pool noodle.
• Visual impairment: a hoop with bells or a thick rope edge, and the friend claps from their hoop.
• Less coordination: a big, slightly deflated ball that stops sooner.

Learning goals

• Control the strength of a foot pass.
• Aim at a target on the ground.
• Take turns and encourage a partner.

Equipment for a class of 25

• Soft balls: 25
• Hoops: 26

Teacher tip

Line pairs up side by side, all passing the same direction, so balls don’t cross. If the ball always rolls through, have them move the hoops closer.

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