Do the On to Off Body Hoop Transition
Practice transitioning a lightweight hula hoop from on your body to off your body using gentle rolls, controlled pushes, and safe catches to improve coordination.
Step-by-step guide to Do the On to Off Body Hoop Transition
Step 1
Find a clear open space at least two arm lengths around you.
Step 2
Lay the soft mat or carpet flat on the floor in your space.
Step 3
Put on your comfortable clothes and shoes.
Step 4
Do 10 gentle arm circles to warm up your shoulders.
Step 5
Do 10 gentle hip circles to warm up your waist.
Step 6
Pick up the hula hoop.
Step 7
Hold the hoop in front of you at waist height with both hands.
Step 8
Place the hoop around your waist.
Step 9
Stand with your feet hip-width apart to balance.
Step 10
Use one hand to give the hoop a gentle push so it rolls down your side and off your hip.
Step 11
Reach out and catch the hoop with both hands as it comes off your body.
Step 12
Push the hoop gently forward a few inches so it leaves your body.
Step 13
Step back and catch the hoop with both hands.
Step 14
Repeat the roll and push transitions slowly for five tries to build control.
Step 15
Share your finished transition practice on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of the soft mat or a hula hoop if they aren't available?
If you don't have the soft mat or carpet, place a folded blanket, towel, or yoga mat on the floor and if you lack a hula hoop make a loop from a pool noodle taped into a circle or use a large round laundry basket rim as your hoop.
Why won't the hoop roll off my hip and how can I fix it?
If the hoop won't roll down or keeps slipping, make sure you hold it at waist height, keep your feet hip-width apart, use one hand to give a smaller gentle push so it rolls down your side and practise the 'Repeat the roll and push transitions slowly for five tries' step to build control.
How should I change the activity for younger or older kids?
For younger children reduce warm-ups to 5 arm and 5 hip circles, use a larger lightweight hoop and have an adult support the 'Use one hand to give the hoop a gentle push' step, while older kids can do 15 arm/hip circles and increase to 10 repeats for a bigger challenge.
How can we make the transition practice more fun or challenging and share it?
To extend or personalize the activity, decorate the hula hoop and mat, time or count consecutive successful 'roll and push' transitions to make a game, and then 'Share your finished transition practice on DIY.org'.
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Facts about hula hooping and gross motor skills
đŞ Hoops are an official apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics, where athletes perform rolls, throws, and catches.
đ Larger, heavier hoops rotate more slowly and are often easier for beginners learning onâtoâoff body transitions.
đ§ Lightweight hoops and gentle practice mean kids can begin basic hoop transitions as preschoolers with supervision.
𤸠Regular hooping helps boost balance, coordination, and core strength â exercise that feels like play!
đ The modern plastic hula hoop was popularized by WhamâO in 1958, sparking a worldwide hooping craze.
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