Sports & games > Girl's book of diversions, or, Occupation for play hours

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THE GIRL’S BOOK OF DIVERSIONS.
sticks, having first tossed her own hoop towards her
opponent. The hoops are thus alternately thrown
backwards and forwards, and received on the points of
the sticks, which are always held across each other.
Every time the hoop is successfully caught, without
being allowed to fall to the ground, counts one; and
the player, who can count most when the play is over,
wins the game. To become so dexterous as always to
catch the hoop, requires considerable practice. Begin¬
ners had better commence with one hoop, only, between
them; as it is much easier than to keep two going at
once. This little game affords very good and healthful
exercise, and, when well played, is extremely graceful.
It is, however, too difficult for small children, unless
they be uncommonly alert.