Game version
Green-target game: two teams of two take turns aiming at hula-hoop greens, standing well apart. Each team counts only its own hits.
Hoop Landing Game
Hit soft iron shots that land in hoops at three distances.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Lay out three hoops at short, middle and far spots.
Core: Medium. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Short iron, foam balls, 3 hoops or towels
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Iron Play
The steps
How it works
- Lay out three hoops at short, middle and far spots.
- Hit 5 balls at the closest one.
- Then 5 at the middle and 5 at the far one.
- Count landings and try to beat your total.
Coaching point
Small swing for short, bigger for far.
Safety: At home, use only foam or plastic balls and swing only in a clear space with nothing breakable nearby.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a hoop: Less (big), Core (medium), More (small). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a pilot landing a plane on the right runway.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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