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Gopher DuraSpin Table Tennis Paddles

No-peel, pick-proof face with molded plastic construction make these ideal table tennis paddles for students!
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A superb choice for institutional environments, these paddles are designed to stand up to extreme wear and tear of all types. Friendly Rainbow colors provide instant organization for a variety of activities.

Superior Resilience

The durable TPR plastic design and molded-in pips-out face increase longevity, while improving aim and topspin on every shot. The face also helps to engrain foundational skills by absorbing impact to slow the game down. A single-piece design means no construction seams or weak points.

Easy Organization by Color

Six Rainbow colors take class and equipment organization to a new level. Colors can be used to designate skills, testing areas, and set up stations.

 

15 Engaging Activity Ideas Using Gopher DuraSpin Table Tennis Paddles to Teach Fundamental Movement Skills

The Gopher DuraSpin Table Tennis Paddles are built with high-quality rubber for enhanced spin and a 7-ply blade for long-lasting durability, making them ideal for consistent and aggressive play in any PE setting. Unlike basic paddles, the DuraSpin paddles offer better ball control and performance for spin-based shots, which makes them perfect tools for teaching striking, hand-eye coordination, and manipulative control. Because they're designed for durability and precision, these paddles can be creatively used in dozens of physical education activities that help students develop a wide variety of fundamental movement skills in fun and challenging ways. Here are 15 unique, skill-focused activities designed for large or small groups of students in grades K-12.

1. Spin Doctor Dash: Students use their DuraSpin paddle to spin a ball in place 3 times, then race to a cone like the Gopher Rainbow SmartCone and back. Builds spin control, agility, and speed.

2. Paddle Pals Parade: Students balance a ball on their paddle while walking in line using various locomotor movements (skip, gallop, hop). Focuses on balance and locomotor coordination.

3. Target Tapper Tournament: Use floor spots as targets. Students must strike the ball with their paddle and land it on a designated target. Enhances striking accuracy and spatial awareness.

4. Spin Cycle Switch: After each successful spin shot using the DuraSpin, students rotate partners and try again. Encourages social interaction and repeated practice of spin control.

5. Rally Red Light: Students rally with a partner, stopping every time the teacher says “Red Light.” Must freeze mid-motion. Promotes reaction time and body control.

6. Table Tennis Tag: One student dribbles a ball on their DuraSpin paddle and tries to tag others. Tagged players freeze until tapped back in by another student. Teaches dribbling and dodging.

7. Pop & Catch Relay: Students bounce the ball off the paddle, then try to catch it after one bounce. Relay-style for teams. Enhances striking and catching skills.

8. Paddle Pong Popcorn: Students try to pop the ball into a container placed across the gym using a lifting stroke. Focuses on trajectory, power, and aim.

9. Pong Pong Pyramid Stack: Strike balls at stacked cups arranged as a pyramid. First team to knock all down wins. Encourages target striking and strategy.

10. Rally Rotation Station: Set up stations with different tasks (e.g., paddle tap rally, paddle balance walk). Students rotate every 90 seconds. Develops versatility and repeated practice.

11. Shadow Striking: One student performs strokes while a partner mirrors their paddle movements without the ball. Emphasizes body control and mimicking form.

12. Spin Sprint Scramble: After each paddle stroke, students sprint to a designated cone before their partner's return shot. Combines striking with sprinting agility.

13. Reaction Rally Race: Students stand in a circle and must react to randomly tossed balls, striking them with their paddle before it touches the floor. Focuses on reaction time and coordination.

14. Musical Pong Chairs: Like musical chairs, students walk around paddles while music plays. When it stops, they must bounce a ball on the nearest paddle. Builds reaction and rhythm.

15. Cross-Court Chaos: Students hit balls diagonally across the gym, aiming for a partner in a target square. Encourages cross-body coordination and aiming.