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Gopher Comp 1000 Composite Volleyballs

Our most affordable composite practice volleyballs deliver a soft feel and lasting performance!
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Composite leather cover with a cotton liner provides a soft, player-friendly touch for PE, practice, and more at an incredible value! Durable design makes this ball a great option for use by players of any skill level, indoors or out.

Designed for institutional use with an airlock butyl bladder, Comp 1000 continues to hold air and maintain its shape, even with daily use. Official size and weight. Class Pack includes 24 volleyballs and a free cart.

 

15 Skill-Building PE Activities Using Gopher Comp 1000 Composite Volleyballs

The Gopher Comp 1000 Composite Volleyball is an ideal choice for schools and recreational programs seeking a high-quality, durable, and responsive ball at a great value. Designed with a soft microfiber composite cover and a butyl bladder for air retention, this volleyball offers dependable performance during regular PE classes or skill instruction. Its game-ready feel, consistent rebound, and official size and weight make it versatile for teaching both volleyball techniques and a wide range of fundamental movement skills. Below are 15 creative, age-inclusive activities that make full use of the Gopher Comp 1000 Volleyball’s strengths to build physical literacy across all grade levels.

1. Bump & Balance Blitz: Students bump the ball into the air and freeze in a one-foot balance pose until the ball drops. Combines bumping (manipulative) with static balance.

2. Set Sprint Switch: After performing a set, students sprint to a cone and switch partners. Develops setting and running (locomotor).

3. Soft Spike Spot Shot: Students gently spike the volleyball toward markers to practice control and accuracy. Teaches spiking and target awareness.

4. Color Match Movement: Assign each volleyball a colored tag. When students catch a certain color, they perform a matching movement (e.g., red = hop, yellow = skip). Promotes catching and locomotor diversity.

5. Slide & Serve Challenge: Students slide laterally between cones, then stop to perform an underhand serve toward a wall. Combines sliding (locomotor) and serving (manipulative).

6. Jump Set Freeze: Students perform a jump set and hold their landing for three seconds. Teaches jumping (locomotor), setting, and landing (body control).

7. Rainbow Rally Round: Students volley back and forth in small groups, keeping the ball in play as long as possible. Builds bumping/setting and teamwork.

8. Twist, Tap & Tag: Students twist their torso, tap the ball upward, and run to tag a teammate. Combines twisting (non-locomotor), tapping (manipulative), and running.

9. Bounce & Bend Bonanza: Students bounce the volleyball, perform a forward bend, then bounce again. Focuses on bouncing and bending (non-locomotor).

10. Zigzag Set Run: Students follow a zigzag path around cones and stop at each one to perform a volleyball set. Focuses on agility and setting technique.

11. Wall Bump Rebound: Students bump the volleyball against a wall and try to catch or bump it on the rebound. Reinforces hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

12. Slide & Spike Sprint: Slide across the court, spike a volleyball at a wall, and sprint back. Combines lateral movement, striking (manipulative), and cardio endurance.

13. Jump, Land & Pass: Students jump in place, land softly, and immediately pass the volleyball to a partner. Teaches jumping, landing (body control), and passing accuracy.

14. Serve-to-Spot: Students serve the volleyball and try to land it on specific markers. Builds serving precision and spatial aim.

15. Power Circle Challenge: In a large circle, students continuously volley the volleyball around the group without letting it touch the ground. Enhances striking skills and team communication.