AAI Foam Pylon Cubes

Make performing and practicing new gymnastics skills safer with these foam pylon cubes. They provide a combination of softness and durability for an assured safe landing. The foam pylons can be placed in the pit to give additional support and help minimize sagging. Available in a Set of 240 blocks. Each is 6"L x 6"W x 6"H. Additional colors available, contact your sales representative.

15 Imaginative Activity Ideas Using the AAI Foam Pylon Cube

The AAI Foam Pylon Cube is a large, brightly colored, lightweight foam training cube designed to serve as a safe, oversized target or obstacle for gymnastic and fitness-based activities. Its key distinction is its durable foam construction with reinforced sides that keep it stable yet soft, making it perfect for impact-friendly use in games, tumbling drills, and movement challenges. With its size and visual appeal, the cube inspires creativity and movement exploration while providing safe interaction for all ages. The following activities use the AAI Foam Pylon Cube to teach a wide range of fundamental movement skills in both small and large group physical education settings.

1. Cube Leap Launch: Students run and leap over the AAI Foam Pylon Cube, focusing on a safe two-foot takeoff and soft landing on a SkillsCushion Mat. Teaches Leaping and Landing.

2. Push the Pylon: In small groups, students push the cube across the gym floor in a relay race. Develops Pushing and Core Stability.

3. Cube Kick Course: Students gently kick the cube along a taped path using inside or outside of the foot. Teaches Kicking and Coordination.

4. Tip & Twist: Students tip the cube slightly (safely) and twist their body around it while staying in contact. Develops Twisting and Dynamic Balance.

5. Splat Attack: Students perform a short jump and land on top of the cube in a superhero “splat” pose. Teaches Jumping, Landing, and Body Control.

6. Cube Chase Chaos: During a tag game, students use the cube as a base or safe zone where they must freeze in a balance pose for 5 seconds. Builds Dodging and Balancing.

7. King of the Cube: Students take turns standing on the cube and holding a single-leg balance pose for as long as possible. Focuses on Static Balance.

8. Over-Under Relay: Teams pass the cube over their head and under their legs, racing to complete the sequence. Focuses on Coordination and Teamwork.

9. Bump the Block: Students use their body (shoulder or hip) to gently bump the cube forward in a zigzag pattern. Develops Balance and Core Engagement.

10. Hide & Squeak: Hide soft objects or beanbags under or behind the cube; students must find and retrieve them. Teaches Dodging and Agility.

11. Shadow Step Stack: Students step up and down from the cube while mirroring a partner’s movement. Develops Coordination Sequences and Balance.

12. Pylon Pyramid Push: Stack multiple soft cubes in a line, and have students push each one into place like building blocks. Focuses on Pushing and Spatial Awareness.

13. Freeze on the Foam: During music freeze games, students must run and sit or balance on the cube when music stops. Teaches Stopping and Balancing.

14. Cube Hop Shuffle: Students perform a hop over the cube, then a lateral shuffle around it. Teaches Hopping and Sliding.

15. Jump to the Cube: Students perform standing broad jumps aiming to land just in front of the cube. Progress to jumping over it. Teaches Jumping, Power Movements, and Landing.