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Gopher G1000 Slow Pitch Practice Softballs

Durable practice softballs at a great value!
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Specifications

  • 12” dia
  • Synthetic Leather Cover
  • 52 COR
  • 300 COMP
  • ASA Approved

Long-Lasting, Quality Construction

Our G1000 ball is a solid, high-quality ball that is budget friendly. Its synthetic leather cover with durable stitching stands up to routine play. Red stitching stands out in the outfield. A solid poly core enhances its durability and performance on the field. Sold in a dozen or a Set of 24 with a free bucket.

 

15 Fun and Fundamental Movement Activities Using the Gopher G1000 Slow-Pitch Practice Softballs

The Gopher G1000 Slow-Pitch Practice Softballs are designed with safety, durability, and visibility in mind. Their soft polyurethane core and synthetic leather cover make them ideal for skill-building at all age levels without fear of injury. Their bright yellow color improves tracking, making them perfect for developing hand-eye coordination, striking, catching, and throwing. These softballs provide an excellent tool for teaching manipulative and body control skills in physical education, from simple toss-and-catch drills to creative full-class movement games. The following 15 activities use the G1000 softballs to help students develop a wide range of fundamental movement skills.

1. Softball Shuffle Showdown: Students slide laterally across the gym to collect G1000 softballs placed at cone stations. Emphasizes sliding and dynamic balance.

2. Toss ‘n’ Twist Tag: Students toss the G1000 to each other while performing a twist before catching. If they drop it, they do a twisting dance before rejoining. Focus on twisting and catching.

3. Leapin’ Lob Launch: Students leap to catch softly tossed G1000 softballs in mid-air, improving leaping and catching coordination.

4. Catch Me If You Can!: Students try to catch a rolling G1000 while hopping on one foot. Reinforces hopping and catching.

5. Aim for Awesome Arcs: Use targets and challenge students to underhand toss G1000 softballs through them. Promotes throwing and aiming accuracy.

6. Lob ‘n’ Leap Ladder: Use agility ladders to hop through, then leap to catch a tossed G1000. Enhances agility, hopping, and catching.

7. Pull Back & Pitch: Students pull the ball backward in preparation, then throw it forward at a target. Develops pulling and throwing mechanics.

8. Sway and Save: In partners, one student sways side to side while their partner tries to toss the ball into their hands. Teaches swaying and catching control.

9. Softball Slide Stopper: Students slide into a base after fielding the G1000. Teaches sliding and controlled stopping.

10. Run ‘n’ Roll Rumble: One student runs a base path while the other rolls a G1000 softball to intercept. Builds running and timing-based rolling.

11. Throw Tag Tango: Students try to lightly tag opponents with underhand G1000 throws within a safe zone. Combines throwing and dodging.

12. High Five Fly Ball: Students toss G1000 into the air, clap five times, and catch it before it lands. Boosts catching and coordination.

13. One-Leg Catch Quest: Students must balance on one leg while catching a tossed G1000 from a partner. Practices static balance and hand-eye coordination.

14. Catchin’ While Cruisin’: Students jog in a circle while softballs are tossed to them. Encourages catching on the move and spatial awareness.

15. Precision Pitch Pick-Up: Scatter multiple G1000 softballs around the gym. Students must accurately throw one ball to knock another into a goal zone. Builds targeting, throwing, and power control.