Biggie Discs

Put a spin on disc throwing and catching games with this supersized foam flying disc! The non-intimidating construction and huge size make a BIG impact on beginner success for exciting play that inspires confidence.

Specifications:

• Diameter: 21” dia
• Weight: 13 oz
• Great for all ages

Large and Fun

A massive 21” dia is twice the size of standard tossing discs, making this the largest we carry! The increased size maximizes fun and success for beginners and younger players. The featherlight 13 oz weight keeps the disc—and entertainment—high in the sky. Any student can easily toss it with one hand or two and see how far it goes!

Quality Construction

Soft foam design is easier on hands for non-intimidating play. The outer ring is nestled in 1/2” thick foam for supreme grip and gentile impacts. Durable yet friendly PVC material protects the construction and stretches across the ring’s center for long-lasting use and high-flying fun.

15 Inventive PE Activities Using Gopher Biggie! Discs

The Gopher Biggie! Discs are oversized, lightweight flying discs designed with beginners in mind. At 18" in diameter and made from soft, flexible plastic, these discs are easier to catch and throw, fly slower, and are safer for younger students. Their large surface area helps build confidence and success in developing throwing, catching, and coordination skills. The following 15 activity ideas are designed to utilize the Biggie! Discs in creative and effective ways that teach fundamental movement skills to students of all ages.

1. Biggie Balance Blitz: Students balance the Biggie! Disc on their heads while walking across a path of Rainbow Poly Spots, improving static and dynamic balance.

2. Floaty Frisbee Freeze: Students toss the disc and must freeze in a creative pose before catching it—teaching timing, balance, and creative expression.

3. Catch Me, Biggie!: Partners stand at varying distances and attempt to throw and catch the oversized disc without it touching the ground—ideal for catching and visual tracking.

4. Hover & Hustle Relay: Students race to a cone, throw their Biggie! Disc, and run to catch it before it lands, reinforcing running, throwing, and catching.

5. Disc Dance Detour: Students perform a short dance movement each time they successfully catch a disc thrown by a partner—emphasizes rhythm, coordination, and balance.

6. Biggie Backhand Battle: Students practice backhand throws toward distance cones using the oversized disc, improving striking and throwing mechanics.

7. Windmill Walkabout: Students hold their Biggie! Discs out wide and walk in large circles while rotating their torso like a windmill, targeting stretching, turning, and posture control. 

8. Float Disc Fetch: Teachers toss multiple Biggie! Discs in the air, and students race to fetch one before it lands, enhancing reaction time and quick direction change.

9. Orbit Toss Target: Students must throw their disc into a target zone after completing three circles around a cone, teaching agility, focus, and throwing under pressure.

10. Mega Toss Marathon: In a long-distance throwing challenge, students aim to get their disc the furthest down the field while staying in bounds—emphasizes throwing distance and control.

11. Biggie Buddy Carry: Partners use the disc as a tray to carry beanbags or small balls across the gym, teaching teamwork, balance, and stability.

12. Gentle Giant Juggle: Pairs juggle two Biggie! Discs by gently tossing and catching both simultaneously—works on timing, coordination, and focus.

13. Air Toss Accuracy Alley: Students stand at increasing distances and attempt to land their Biggie! Disc inside hoops placed on the ground, building distance control and precision.

14. Biggie Ring Fling Frenzy: Hang targets at varying heights and have students try to fly their discs cleanly through them—practices aim and throwing trajectory.

15. Mega Catch Marathon: Teachers rapidly throw discs toward students at different angles. Students must react and catch as many as possible before they touch the ground—develops reaction time, catching, and movement anticipation.