Gopher Blockade Plus Game Barriers

Multipurpose, vinyl barriers are sealed and able to hold air for several days before needing to be inflated again. This lets you set up obstacle courses, scooter challenges, targets, barricades, and more and use them throughout the week with more classes. Cube barriers (48” sq; 15-1/4 lb) are great for ducking behind to hide and sneak up on opponents. Pyramid barriers (48” sq; 9-1/2 lb) are also great to dive behind, while the tapered design allows for better angles to throw around.

Vinyl barriers are easy to fill with a large-mouth inflator. Multi-colored side panels are easy to spot from anywhere in the play area. Weighted bottoms keep them in place when used indoors and out. Barriers are designed for use with lightweight balls and not for climbing.

Available individually, in pairs, or in sets with 4 barriers (2 cubes, 2 pyramids), 12 balls (DuraCoat or ClassicCoat), and a VersaBag mesh storage bag.

15 Movement-Rich PE Activities Using the Gopher BlockadePlus Game Barriers

The Gopher BlockadePlus Game Barriers are ultra-durable, 10'L x 2'H portable walls designed to divide play areas, create lanes, or act as obstacles during games. Their standout features include a sturdy, water-resistant vinyl exterior, foam core for stability, hook-and-loop connectors for easy linking, and quick setup. These barriers are more than just dividers—they’re versatile tools for organizing space, creating physical challenges, and adding dynamic structure to PE class. The following 15 activity ideas creatively use the BlockadePlus Barriers to teach fundamental movement skills like dodging, jumping, sliding, crawling, and more through fun, fast-paced, and skill-building games for students of all ages.

1. Barrier Blast Dodgeball: Set up barriers as cover in a dodgeball game. Students practice dodging, throwing, and strategic movement.

2. Slide & Strike Soccer Drill: Use the barriers to create lanes. Students must slide laterally to defend their lane and kick a ball past opponents—teaches footwork and agility.

3. Obstacle Course Dash: Use barriers as walls, tunnels, and jumping points in a custom obstacle course—builds multi-skill agility.

4. Blockade Ball Bounce: Teams bounce playground balls over the barriers into scoring zones—teaches targeting and force control.

5. Barrier Maze Crawl Race: Create a maze by arranging barriers. Students race while crawling under or around—reinforces navigation and flexibility.

6. Tiptoe Trackers: Place cones on top of barriers. Students race along a marked path to collect them—teaches balance and precision.

7. Balance Pose Challenge: Students stand on either side of a barrier and mirror a balance pose—teaches static balance and body awareness.

8. Launch Over the Line: Use Rainbow Versa Balls. Students must throw balls over the barrier into scoring hoops—builds accuracy and power.

9. Partner Shield Throw: One student kneels behind the barrier while the other throws balls at a target—develops partner coordination and aim.

10. Agility Lane Ladder: Place barriers as lane dividers and run a ladder drill in each—focuses on agility and footwork.

11. Hide & React Tag: Students hide behind barriers. On a signal, they pop up and tag visible players—reinforces reaction time.

12. Scooter Slalom Crawl: Students on Rainbow Scooter Boards navigate around barriers laid out in a zigzag—enhances mobility and spatial agility.

13. Jump & Throw Duel: Jump over a barrier and immediately throw at a target—combines power with manipulative skill.

14. Musical Barriers: Like musical chairs—when music stops, students must get behind a barrier before others—adds fun and reaction speed.

15. Barrier Tug Teams: Use the barriers as visual center lines in tug-of-war. Teaches spatial alignment and team formation awareness.