This is a cool move that took me way too long to figure out (and too long to describe!). The hoop rotates always in the same direction, but as YOU turn, you have to modify your technique to allow that to happen. You are holding the hoop at all times; I think of it as a four-point move: Start by rotating the hoop on your right side, your right hand inside the hoop, rotating it counter-clockwise. You are now "facing North".
1. Start to make the figure 8 "overhand" - your hand will grasp the hoop and carry it to your left side to trace a figure 8. Palm down on the top of the hoop as you bring it to your left side, down and back up. Your hand turns palm UP as you bring it back to your right side, down and back up ready to cross back to your left side. Do this for awhile until you get familiar with the movement.
2. Next, keeping the hoop's movement the same, turn YOURSELF so you're facing "west". Now the hoop rotates first in front of you, then behind you. Keep your hand high as the hoop goes behind you .
3. To achieve the next part, the hoop needs to make an extra partial rotation (or...several rotations to start...) around your hand; the hoop continues rotating in the same direction as you turn to face "south". You do this WHEN THE HOOP IS IN FRONT OF YOU. Now you're weaving it in reverse: first on your right side - palm UP, move the hoop "down to up". As you cross over to your left side, your hand goes palm DOWN, carrying the hoop down-to-up. This is a bit more awkward at first.
4. When the hoop is on your left, turn yourself to face "east" - now the hoop will move behind you, then in front of you.
5. To get back to "north", you let the hoop make that extra roll over your hand again as it comes from behind you, turning yourself back to face "north".

Got that? When you do, play with it: turn a half-turn at a time, extra rolls, jumps..... (less info)