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Gopher BarriAIR Inflatable Barriers
Whether you’re separating playing areas or containing game play, these court barriers make it easy to set up activities quickly. A trapezoid shape adds stability, so they stay in place even when hit by players or equipment. Barriers include a blower that must run during play to maintain inflation. The inflatable design is not only safe for play but also deflates quickly for compact storage.
18 oz vinyl construction is very durable and great for indoor or outdoor use. Choose from two sizes—25'L (50 lb) or 50'L (100 lb)—to fit your space. Each includes a convenient carry case for simple transport. Both are 24”W x 24”H and include a 1 HP blower. Available in custom colors to match your school; specify 1 color when ordering.
Add a cart (sold separately) to your inflatable barriers to make transportation easy. Its powder-coated, 19-gauge steel frame is extremely strong. It rolls smoothly on six 3” dia casters (2 locking) over smooth surfaces both indoors and out; not recommended for grassy terrains. Assembly required. 48”L x 30”W x 42”H; 40 lb.
15 Creative Activities Using Gopher BarriAir Inflatable Barriers to Teach Fundamental Movement Skills
The Gopher BarriAir Inflatable Barriers are lightweight, durable, and versatile inflatable obstacles designed to safely divide space or serve as movement barriers for various physical activities. With their quick inflation and easy setup, these barriers are ideal for creating boundaries, lanes, targets, or jumping surfaces for skill-building exercises. Their soft construction ensures safety during high-energy activities, making them perfect for teaching dodging, jumping, striking, and a wide range of locomotor and body control skills. These 15 imaginative activity ideas utilize the unique shape and structure of the BarriAir to engage students in dynamic and developmentally appropriate movement experiences.
1. Barrier Blast Jump-Off: Line up several BarriAir barriers and have students jump over them one by one, focusing on soft landings. Increase spacing for advanced students. Focus: Jumping, Landing, Power
2. BarriAir Leap Frog: In pairs, one student leaps over the barrier while the other performs squats. They switch roles after each round. Focus: Leaping, Strength, Coordination
3. Side Slide Speedway: Place barriers side-by-side to create a sliding lane. Students laterally slide from one end to the other without touching the barriers. Focus: Sliding, Agility, Balance
4. Dodge Divide Dash: Use multiple barriers to create a mini maze. Students must dodge rolling foam balls while maneuvering through the maze. Focus: Dodging, Running, Spatial Awareness
5. Paddle Pass Pitstop: Use paddles to pass foam balls over the barriers without letting them touch. Focus: Striking, Coordination, Team Strategy
6. Jump the Wall Jamboree: Students try to jump as close as possible to a barrier without touching it. Focus on vertical leap and safe landing. Focus: Jumping, Landing, Power Movements
7. BarriAir Soccer Smash: Set up multiple barriers as goals or deflectors in a foam soccer game. Students kick around and through barriers to score. Focus: Kicking, Aiming, Dribbling
8. Tug Tunnel Trek: Use a rope laid on the ground with barriers as obstacles. Students pull each other along the “tunnel” course while avoiding touching barriers. Focus: Pulling, Core Strength, Coordination
9. BarriAir Bowling Bash: Set up barriers as giant “pins” and have students roll foam balls to knock them down. Focus: Rolling, Aiming, Force Control
10. Jump & Freeze Frenzy: Students jump over a barrier and must freeze in a pose upon landing. Add creative shapes or yoga-style holds. Focus: Jumping, Balancing, Body Control
11. Step, Stop, Strike: Place a ball on top of each barrier. Students must run, stop, and use a paddle to knock the ball off the barrier accurately. Focus: Stopping, Striking, Accuracy
12. Hurdle High Five: Place barriers as mini hurdles. Students leap over each and give a partner a high five mid-air or after each jump. Focus: Leaping, Coordination, Social Interaction
13. Slide & Strike Soccer Drill: Use barriers as defenders. Students slide around them to strike a foam ball into a goal. Focus: Sliding, Striking, Coordination
14. BarriAir Zone Defense: Students stand behind barriers and try to block rolling or bouncing balls from passing through using paddles or hands. Focus: Defending, Reacting, Hand-Eye Coordination
15. Crawl Relay Challenge: Relay teams must crawl through a zigzag course of barriers, tagging the next person upon exit. Focus: Crawling, Coordination, Speed