Hoops
Place of Origin: Greece
Skills: Concentration, quick and accurate reflexesAges: 6 and older
Players: 10 or more
Materials: 2 Hula-hoops, objects for throwing (e.g. balls, bean bags), outdoor playing area or indoor gymnasium
About the Game
Hoop games have been popular since 300 B.C. Over the years, hoops have been used in many different ways: Hippocrates prescribed hoop rolling to cure the weak; American Indians used rolling hoops to sharpen young boys' aim; Chugach Eskimos competed by throwing long poles through a moving hoop; European boys and girls participated in hoop-rolling races. In the United States, hula-hoops became a fad of the 1960s.
The Greek philosopher Artemidorus once wrote: "If you dream about rolling a hoop, it means that you have come to the end of your troubles, and abundant happiness will follow."
Playing the Game
1. Divide players into two teams. Pick one person from each team to be the roller. These two should stand at one end of the playing area.
2. As the rollers roll the hoops past their team, their teammates should try to throw a ball or any pre-selected object through the hoop without touching its sides.
Winning the Game
The team who makes the most successful throws, wins.
Source: The Multicultural Game Book
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