AllStar All-Synthetic Gloves

Leather-like synthetic material reduces break-in time on these gloves, while padded palms cushion players' hands upon impact. These gloves feature a fully-laced bridge for added strength and a woven web for secure catches. An adjustable strap makes it easy to quickly find the perfect fit, which is important in settings with multiple players sharing gloves. Lightweight construction is ideal for beginners.

Available in three sizes, you can give players the size that is most appropriate for their hands. These size options are excellent for tee ball and baseball. All sizes come with a closed basket web, giving students more support while making a catch. Gloves are ideal for utility and infield positions.

15 Activity Ideas for Teaching Fundamental Movement Skills Using AllStar All-Synthetic Gloves

The AllStar All-Synthetic Gloves from Gopher are durable, weather-resistant gloves designed for young learners and PE classes. These gloves are made entirely of synthetic materials, making them more affordable and ideal for group settings where moisture-resistance, easy cleaning, and long-term wear matter most. With a flexible, game-ready design and soft construction, they're perfect for beginners learning the basics of fielding and catching without worrying about glove break-in. The following 15 activities use these gloves to teach a wide range of fundamental movement skills through engaging, easy-to-run games that are scalable for any class size.

1. Synthetic Snap Relay: Teams race to field a ground ball with the AllStar glove, run it to a cone, and toss it into a bucket before tagging the next teammate. Teaches: Fielding, Running, Throwing.

2. Popcorn Pickers: Students toss foam balls into the air and catch them using only their glove hand. Add claps or spins for extra challenge. Teaches: Catching, Hand-Eye Coordination, Twisting.

3. Ground Ball Gobblers: Roll balls toward students and have them scoop with the glove. Use training bals for beginner-friendly practice. Teaches: Fielding, Lower Body Bending, Reaction.

4. Circle Catch-n-Pass: Students stand in a circle and toss a ball around using only their gloved hand. Add a second or third ball for complexity. Teaches: Catching, Throwing, Coordination.

5. Tag with a Twist: In this tag variation, students tag others by tossing and having the opponent catch the ball with their glove. If caught, they’re safe. Teaches: Dodging, Catching, Agility.

6. Soft Toss Spotlight: Students take turns soft-tossing and catching using the glove, rotating through a partner grid. Teaches: Catching, Throwing, Reaction Time.

7. Secure the Zone: Mark zones with cones and have students defend them by catching balls thrown into their zone. Teaches: Catching, Zone Defense, Spatial Awareness.

8. Jump, Catch & Land: Students leap off a foam mat and catch a ball mid-air, landing in balance. Focus on controlled landing. Teaches: Jumping, Catching, Landing.

9. Double Play Drill: Students field a ball, pivot, and throw to a partner at a base cone. Mimics turning a double play. Teaches: Fielding, Turning, Throwing.

10. Rapid Fire Fielding: Students form a line and field consecutive grounders as quickly as possible, passing the ball down the line after each catch. Teaches: Fielding, Coordination, Teamwork.

11. Glove Grid Shuffle: Students shuffle through a cone grid and catch pop-up balls tossed to different points. Teaches: Lateral Movement, Catching, Agility.

12. Bounce Back Blitz: Use a wall or rebounder to bounce balls toward students, who must catch the rebound with their glove. Teaches: Reaction, Catching, Timing.

13. Partner Pop Fly Pursuit: Partners toss high balls to each other and move to catch them without leaving their cone zone. Add points for height and accuracy. Teaches: Catching, Focus, Communication.

14. Secure the Base Relay: Students run from base to base, catching and placing a ball at each stop before moving on. Great cardio drill with a focus on object control. Teaches: Running, Catching, Planning.

15. Glove Toss Golf: Students underhand toss a foam ball with their glove toward a series of targets (buckets, cones, hoops), completing the “course” in as few tosses as possible. Teaches: Underhand Throwing, Accuracy, Strategy.