Gopher AllStar SecureCatch Gloves

We took our popular all-synthetic AllStar Gloves and lined the palm and fingers with hook-and-loop fasteners to create the easiest catching glove on the market. Similar to traditional catch paddles, this design takes catching a step further as users learn how to close and capture a wool-covered ball in the glove. Learning these mechanics helps users progress to a traditional ball glove.

The all-synthetic material is light and does not require a break-in period, making the gloves ideal for beginners. An adjustable strap on the back lets players customize the fit. Available in 11"L, a great size for most ages. Set of 3 balls sold separately.

15 Activity Ideas for Teaching Fundamental Movement Skills Using Gopher AllStar SecureCatch Gloves

The Gopher AllStar SecureCatch Gloves are beginner-friendly baseball/softball gloves made with ultra-flexible mesh backing and a soft synthetic leather palm. Their standout feature is the SecureCatch pocket, designed to help younger or less experienced players consistently trap and hold the ball with confidence. These gloves are built to ease the learning process, reduce fear of catching, and improve technique while ensuring comfort and durability. The following activity ideas use these gloves to develop a wide range of fundamental movement skills, especially those related to object control, coordination, and locomotor movement in fun, imaginative ways.

1. Pocket Rocket Relay: Students use the SecureCatch glove to catch a rolling foam ball, sprint to a cone, and pass it to the next player in line. Teaches: Catching, Running, Rolling, Teamwork.

2. SecureCatch Popcorn Toss: Students toss foam balls upward and try to catch them before they hit the ground. Add claps before the catch to increase difficulty. Teaches: Tossing, Catching, Reaction Time.

3. Grounder Grab Gauntlet: Students rotate through stations fielding rolling grounders, working on glove-down technique and quick transitions. Teaches: Fielding, Reaction Time, Coordination.

4. SecureCatch Slide & Snag: Students perform a lateral slide, then field a foam ball rolled in their direction. Great for practicing reaction and control. Teaches: Sliding, Fielding, Balance.

5. Catch Me If You Leap: Students leap forward and catch a ball mid-air tossed by a partner. Teaches: Jumping, Catching, Hand-Eye Coordination.

6. SecureCatch Shuffle Catch: Students shuffle laterally along a taped path and catch balls tossed from different angles. Teaches: Lateral Movement, Catching, Agility.

7. Rainbow Catch Relay: Teams race to catch color-coded balls and sort them into matching buckets. Teaches: Catching, Color Recognition, Teamwork.

8. Secure the Base Catch-Up: Students stand at each base of a diamond. A ball is caught and passed around the bases using only the glove. Teaches: Catching, Throwing, Position Awareness.

9. Quick Catch Circuit: Set up a rotation where students field grounders, pop flies, and tosses in succession at different stations. Teaches: Catching, Coordination, Movement Variety.

10. Glove Grid Grabbers: Divide the floor into a large grid. Students must move to called-out squares and catch a ball thrown into that zone. Teaches: Spatial Awareness, Reaction, Catching.

11. SecureCatch Statues: After catching a ball, students must hold a balance pose (like a statue) for 5 seconds. Teaches: Catching, Balance, Static Control.

12. Glove Up, Game On: Students stand in a circle. One student tosses the ball to another, who must call out a movement (e.g., hop, spin) before catching. Teaches: Catching, Locomotor Movement, Focus.

13. SecureCatch Partner Pong: Partners stand across from each other and try to bounce a foam ball once before their partner catches it in their glove. Teaches: Bouncing, Catching, Coordination.

14. Clean the Zone: Divide the gym into two zones. Teams toss foam balls across using gloves; the goal is to keep your side clear. Teaches: Throwing, Strategy, Teamwork.

15. Catch & Clap Challenge: Students toss the ball, perform a set number of claps, and catch with their SecureCatch glove before it lands. Teaches: Timing, Coordination, Catching.