Frisbee All-Sport Discs
Younger students and beginners will enjoy the small size and lightweight feel of these Frisbee discs as they practice close-range targeting or play in fast-paced toss and catch games.
Specifications
- Diameter: 9-3/4”
- Weight: 140 g
- Great for ages 12 and under
Great for Multipurpose Play
Measuring just 9-3/4” dia, the smaller size makes the disc easier to handle, both when throwing and catching, and is less intimidating than larger discs. At only 140 g, its light weight is also helpful for younger players who may find heavier discs harder to throw. This lightweight design also improves accuracy and flight in shorter throwing situations. Colors and graphics may vary.
15 Engaging PE Activities Using Gopher Frisbee All-Sport Discs
The Gopher Frisbee All-Sport Discs are versatile, ultra-durable discs designed for rigorous, multi-sport use. These discs feature a high-density polyethylene construction that resists cracking and chipping, even during intense play on hard surfaces. With official 175-gram weight and a design optimized for long, accurate flights, they’re ideal for teaching advanced throwing, catching, and striking skills. Below are 15 unique and creative activity ideas that leverage these discs to teach fundamental movement skills across all grade levels in physical education classes.
1. Catch Me If You Can: Partners work together tossing the disc while moving across the gym or field, focusing on catching, dynamic balance, and locomotor skills.
2. Air Raid Relay: Students in teams take turns throwing their disc toward a distant cone. The closest disc scores points, teaching throwing accuracy and teamwork.
3. Frisbee Flick Football: Students pass the disc down a field to score touchdowns, following modified ultimate frisbee rules to develop throwing, catching, and strategic movement.
4. Hovering Hoop Hustle: Set up hoops at varying heights and distances. Students try to throw their discs cleanly through, building targeting, precision, and throwing form.
5. Frisbee Freeze Frame: Students toss the disc then freeze in a balanced pose upon catching it. Focus is on balance and reaction timing.
6 Glide Glide Goal: Students roll the disc on the ground toward small goals made with Spot Markers. Great for teaching rolling and controlled movement.
7. Target Toss Trail: Lay out a path of cones as checkpoints. Students must hit each checkpoint with the disc in order, promoting aim and throwing consistency.
8. Disc Duel Drop: Students stand back-to-back and toss the disc over their heads on "go." They must turn quickly to catch their opponent’s disc, building turning, catching, and reaction speed.
9. Launch & Land Leap: Students throw the disc, leap over a set of cones, and attempt to catch it before it hits the ground—training jumping, leaping, and timing.
10. Cross-Court Catch Quest: In pairs, students work their way across the gym by passing and moving forward only when they complete a successful throw and catch—emphasizes catching and locomotion.
11. Frisbee Flip & Fit: After each successful throw and catch, partners complete a bodyweight movement (jumping jack, squat, etc.)—integrates throwing with fitness and conditioning.
12. Target Island Toss: Place hula hoops around the gym like islands. Students throw the disc trying to land it in as many hoops as possible, teaching accuracy and strategic placement.
13. Frisbee Formation Frenzy: Students must form shapes (circle, square, triangle) by placing discs on the floor, encouraging group coordination, balance, and creative movement.
14. Crossfire Catch Chaos: Divide into two teams. Each team sends flying discs across the play area. Opposing team must catch as many as possible before they land—develops anticipation, catching, and focus.
15. Toss ‘n’ Turn Trail: Create a path around the gym. Students throw the disc to the next spot, run to retrieve it, and perform a turn before throwing again, developing turning, throwing, and endurance.