Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a circular hoop having an outermost annular opening containing a pair of inwardly turned edges for snap-in engagement with a spherical shape that is fastened to one end of a hand held hoop propelling rod. An innermost notch, having a semi-circular cross-section having a mouth portion thereof directed towards the central axis of the hoop, is adapted to receive the spherical shape in frictional engagement therein.