Yup, i didn't say it like that pup, but this is the hoop jumping phase without a doubt, i know it well... been there, read about it, and survived it.
mb whatever HOOP he puts in front of you, just SIDESTEP it... be on the watch for hoops, he will be putting them out to you.. its humiliating and disrespectful.. just sidestep them and wait for him to grow up.