H-O-R-S-E

Setup

Small groups at a hoop, one ball.

Steps

1. 1Player 1 calls and makes a shot.
2. 2Everyone else must make the same shot.
3. 3Miss a matched shot and you get a letter (H, then O…).
4. 4Spell HORSE and you're out; last player wins.

Coaching points

• Pick shots you can actually make.
• Be creative but fair.
• Good sportsmanship — no impossible trick shots for U10.

Why kids love it

An all-time playground classic — creative, social, and endlessly replayable.

Variations