Gopher Advantage 100 Table Tennis Packs

Engage your entire class in tabletop matches, set up multiple skill-building stations, and have students work on specific aspects of their game with convenient equipment packs. These complete solutions accommodate 16 or 32 students, and feature net barriers, paddles, balls, and a mesh storage bag.

An All-in-One Solution

Get a competition-grade table at an entry-level price. Premium Gopher Advantage 100 Table is reinforced with extra bracing for wobble-free play. It has a quick-folding frame and smooth-rolling wheels for convenient storage and transport. Scratch-resistant table top looks good and delivers true bounce for years of play!

Packs include Gopher Advantage 100 Table Tennis Tables, Gopher Ace 1 Star Paddles, and Stiga 1 Star balls. Select either the Basic Pack for up to 12 students or Deluxe Pack for up to 24 students to get the whole class participating at once.

Basic Packs include:

• Tables, 2 Ea
• Paddles, 12 Ea
• Table Tennis Balls, Pkg of 144
• Ball Bag, 1 Ea

Deluxe Packs include:

• Tables, 4 Ea
• Paddles, 24 Ea
• Table Tennis Balls, Pkg of 288
• Ball Bags, 2 Ea

15 Creative PE Activities Using Gopher Advantage Table Tennis Packs to Teach Fundamental Movement Skills

The Gopher Advantage Table Tennis Packs offer a complete solution for teaching and playing table tennis in physical education settings. These packs include durable paddles, high-quality table tennis balls, and mesh storage bags, giving teachers everything needed to quickly set up small-sided games or full-class activities. With reliable equipment and enough gear for multiple students to participate at once, these packs are ideal for large-group instruction, allowing students to develop a wide range of fundamental movement skills through interactive and engaging activities. Below are 15 unique, skill-building activities that go beyond traditional table tennis, each designed to strengthen physical literacy using the equipment included in the Advantage packs.

1. Paddle Parade Relay: Students balance a ball on their paddle and move across the gym using different locomotor movements (hopping, skipping, leaping). Develops balance and locomotor coordination.

2. Table Tennis Treasure Hunt: Balls are hidden throughout the gym. Students must use their paddles to carry collected balls back to their team’s bucket without using hands. Teaches manipulative control and spatial awareness.

3. Catch & Paddle Chaos: Students toss a ball to a partner, who must catch it on the paddle without using hands. Encourages catching and tracking.

4. Cone Target Smash: Set up targets. Students strike balls off tables or floors to try and knock them over. Enhances aim and striking accuracy.

5. Paddle to Paddle Pass: Partners pass the ball by bouncing it between paddles without letting it touch the floor. Teaches manipulative control and teamwork.

6. Spin & Sprint Relay: Students spin the ball on their paddle five times, then sprint to tag the next teammate. Combines manipulative skill with speed.

7. Backhand Bonanza Battle: In small games, students can only use backhand strokes to play. Focuses on refined motor skills and coordination.

8. Bounce & Catch Challenge: Students bounce the ball with the paddle and try to catch it in a cup or small container. Enhances hand-eye coordination and control.

9. Zone Pong: Divide the table into zones. Students aim to land balls in specific zones for points. Develops precision and aim.

10. Catch Me If You Pong: Students try to catch the ball after their partner bounces it off the table using their paddle. Teaches anticipation and catching.

11. Around the Table Tag: In a circle around the table, students take turns hitting the ball and rotating around. A fun way to practice timing and striking.

12. Drop Shot Derby: Students compete to see who can perform the softest, shortest drop shot over the net. Emphasizes touch and ball control.

13. Paddle Pong Memory Match: Place cards or objects under cups at different tables. Students rally a ball, then reveal a cup. Match pairs by traveling station to station. Combines cognitive challenge with locomotor movement.

14. Musical Paddle Madness: When music stops, students freeze and bounce their ball once on the paddle. Last to do so is out. A fun way to build reaction and control.

15. Paddle Pong Pyramid Smash: Stack plastic cups into pyramids and use table tennis balls to knock them down with paddle hits. Builds targeting, force, and fun competition.