Corner Skills – Tic-Tac-Toe Hoop Edition: Transforming Play Spaces One Corner at a Time

An innovative new product is transforming underused corners in schools, leisure facilities, and resorts into thriving hubs of physical activity and engagement. Playinnovation’s latest launch, the Corner Skills – Tic-Tac-Toe Hoop Edition, is quickly becoming a favourite among educators, architects, and developers seeking to combine smart spatial design with active play.

Compact, durable, and bursting with versatility, the product has been engineered to fit seamlessly into the corner of virtually any ball court or recreational space. Standing at 2400mm high by 600mm wide and constructed from heavy-duty HDPE panels reinforced with steel brackets, the structure is designed for both indoor and outdoor environments. Available in a range of colour finishes, it can be adapted to suit vibrant school playgrounds or sophisticated luxury resorts with equal ease.

Unlike traditional playground equipment, Corner Skills invites multi-generational use. Its simplicity – a tic-tac-toe target format combined with a basketball-style hoop – hides a wealth of creative potential. It supports a multitude of styles of play, encouraging football, netball, and basketball skills, along with hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and tactical thinking.

Playinnovation, known for its focus on play-based learning and social value, designed the game with inclusivity at its heart. From primary school children to teens and adults, the game fosters confidence, creativity, and physical literacy through graduated challenges. It also aligns with core curriculum outcomes in physical education, making it a smart investment for education providers.

One of the clearest examples of the product’s impact comes from Pakeman Primary School in London. After installation, the school saw a notable increase in pupil engagement and improved focus in the classroom. Headteacher Emma Bonnin commented, “Playinnovation is making a real difference in education, sport, and wellbeing through their creative, play-based target games and ball courts. The resource fits into even the smallest of school spaces, making sure every child gets a chance to be active and engaged. The impact is clear – engagement soared, teachers saw improved focus, and pupils gained a sense of achievement. It wasn’t just about scoring points but building self-esteem, celebrating effort, amazing teamwork, and setting personal goals.”

From an architectural perspective, the product provides a practical and aesthetically flexible solution for activating underutilised space. Its modular format also allows for easy integration into existing playgrounds or sports areas, without requiring large-scale structural changes. For developers and designers, it adds tangible social and recreational value while supporting community health and wellbeing.

With installations already appearing in schools, leisure centres, and hospitality venues, Corner Skills – Tic-Tac-Toe Hoop Edition is proving that good design can be simple, purposeful, and above all, fun. It’s a prime example of how thoughtful, play-led design can reshape how we use and experience our built environments.

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