Gopher Biggie! Soccer Balls

The largest soccer balls we carry increase kicking and receiving success for beginners and younger students. They have a composite, foam-back cover that's 20% lighter than traditional soccer balls, making them friendly for all day play. Even with their light weight, these balls are as durable as options with PVC covers and hold up to routine use.

A latex bladder enables livelier play thanks to its lightweight construction. This is a great option for large-scale games in which multiple balls are used at once. Due to its soft white cover, indoor use is recommended.

The original Biggie! Ball is 16" dia, Biggie! Jr is 13" dia. Each ball is 19 oz. Available individually in black and white.

Biggie Ball Bonanza: Giant-Sized Skill Building with Gopher Biggie Soccer Balls

The Gopher Biggie Soccer Balls are oversized, lightweight balls—33% larger than official size 5 soccer balls—designed to help students learn essential soccer skills with greater success and confidence. Their large size and soft-touch synthetic cover make them easier to track, kick, and control, especially for younger students or those new to the game. The Biggie ball’s reduced speed and increased surface area make it ideal for teaching fundamental movement skills like kicking, stopping, rolling, and coordination in a fun, non-intimidating way. The following 15 unique activities use Gopher Biggie Soccer Balls to build movement confidence in students of all ages through oversized fun!

1. Biggie Dribble Dash: Students dribble the oversized ball around cones using gentle taps with both feet. Emphasizes dribbling control and spatial awareness.

2. Giant Goal Giggle: Use Rainbow Pop-Up Soccer Goals for students to score using the Biggie ball. Great for teaching striking accuracy and teamwork.

3. Pass the Planet: In a large circle, students pass the Biggie ball around using feet. Focuses on teamwork and foot-eye coordination.

4. Biggie Ball Bowling: Use the ball to knock down Rainbow Cones set up like bowling pins. Builds kicking aim and fun accuracy.

5. Biggie Buddy Bump: Partners gently bump the ball back and forth using feet. Encourages striking control and timing.

6. Around the Cone Chase: Dribble the ball around a cone 3 times and return. Repeat for time. Enhances agility and ball manipulation.

7. Slo-Mo Soccer Shuffle: Dribble the ball across the gym in slow motion. Adds a twist on coordination and pace awareness.

8. Circle Chase Chaos: One student rolls the ball around the circle edge while others try to catch it. Great for rolling and tracking.

9. Rainbow Route Rally: Students dribble to colored Rainbow Beanbags in a sequence. Enhances dribbling and color recognition.

10. Partner Push Pass: Two students push-pass the Biggie ball back and forth with accuracy. Teaches cooperation and passing technique.

11. Toe Tap Tower Tag: Perform toe taps, then dribble to knock over a cone tower. Combines coordination and kicking accuracy.

12. Biggie Ball Bridges: Students form "bridges" with legs apart; others roll the ball through the bridges. Promotes rolling and group fun.

13. Group Goal Rush: Divide students into teams; each team tries to kick their Biggie ball into the center goal. Teaches team strategy and movement.

14. Pass & Pose: Students pass the ball and strike a balance pose after each pass. Builds striking and static balance.

15. Giant Juggle Jam: Try to gently bounce the ball off thighs or feet—best done in pairs for fun. Introduces rhythmic coordination.