Adapted Basketball Hoop

By, Jared Joiner, Mike Decker, Chris Dexter, Thomas Henders,

Materials needed•4-4 foot pieces of ½‘PVC pipe•4-2 foot pieces of ¾‘ PVC pipe•4-2foot pieces of ½’ PVC pipe•4 PVC pipe elbow fitting•8 PVC pipe “t” fittings•Hoola Hoop

Cost of Materials

• 8 tees - $2.24• 4 Elbows - $1.08• 2 pieces of ½” x 10’ PVC piping - $2.36• 5 pieces of ¾” x 10’ PVC piping – $7.45• Hula-hoop - $5.50• Total - $18.36

How to Construct

Purpose/benefits Wider and shorter hoop than

the traditional basketball hoop

It can be moved to different places in the gym

Can be used with a variety of different games

Useful for students who use wheel chairs

Allows for modifications of traditional games and activities

How it can be used in the physical education setting

Games Basketball Handball Lacrosse Ultimate Frisbee Frisbee golf Speedball Soccer Hockey

Skill building activities

Soccer/hockey• Practice shooting on goal• Practice accuracy

Basketball• Shooting form• Free throws

Football/baseball• Throwing at a target• Practice accuracy