# B-Ball Training Devices The Hoop Basketball Simulation by Therese Brunet Improves Ball Handling By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoop-basketball-simulation References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/01/06/help-with-hoops/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/therese_brunet) The Hoop Basketball Simulation is a portable training device that is meant to help increase players' [ball handling skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shooting-system). Although it looks like a futuristic version of quidditch, a fictional competitive sport dreamed up by J.K. Rowling of 'Harry Potter' fame, it simply focuses on a variety of positions to best simulate the moves a player would make throughout a game. Designed by Therese Brunet, the Hoop Basketball Simulation hopes to improve the users accuracy with both passing and shooting, with other players or solo. According to [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopsticks-maker), it boasts "reactive lighting, automated score keeping, and sync capability with [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-lockers-home-court) Fuel Band maximize improvement while keeping things fun and interactive." Not to mention that it folds up neatly for easy transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Training Devices:** The Hoop Basketball Simulation is a prime example of a portable training device that disrupts traditional training methods. - **Improving Ball Handling Skills:** The Hoop Basketball Simulation emphasizes improving ball handling skills, presenting an opportunity for innovative techniques and technologies. - **Integrating Technology:** The Hoop Basketball Simulation's use of reactive lighting and sync capability with Nike Fuel Band exemplifies the trend of integrating technology into sports training. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Training:** The sports training industry has the potential to benefit from innovative solutions like the Hoop Basketball Simulation. - **Fitness Equipment:** As a portable training device, the Hoop Basketball Simulation is relevant to the fitness equipment industry, offering a unique way to improve skills and stay active. - **Sporting Goods:** The Hoop Basketball Simulation falls within the scope of the sporting goods industry, providing a potential market for technologically advanced training devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unimagined Basketball Dribbling Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribbletek.md) - [Space-Saving Smart Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huupe-mini.md) - [Interactive Basketball Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-x-siq.md) - [Claw-Style Basketball Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claw-basketball-holder.md) - [AI Basketball Highlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-basketball.md) - [AI-Driven Sports Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-training-systems.md) - [Pool Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-basketball-hoop.md) - [Luminous LED Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfirefly.md) - [Game-Changing Tennis Equipments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-tub.md)