Abstract: A guide rod for rolling a hoop consists of a front wire loop which has a top section defined by two outwardly sloping arms. The arms are then directed parallel towards one another and bent transversely to form a bottom propelling arm. The loop is retained within a slot formed in an intermediate support which section is adjustably mounted within a handle or grip section. In this manner, the guide apparatus can be adjusted in length with the loop section serving both as a propelling means for a hoop, and a braking means for the hoop, under control of a user. The loop as above described is symmetrically disposed about the support section and hence the guide stick can be used by a left or a right handed individual.