Gopher Exclusive Product
Gopher G1000 Wheeled Team Gear Bag
Enjoy maximum storage and durability in one durable bag. It features large, separated dual main compartments to hold large equipment, while a zippered side pocket keeps smaller essentials organized. A fleece-lined bat sleeve securely fits two 33"L bats.
Polyester construction is hardwearing, while a hard bottom structure maintains the baseball gear bag's shape. Box-stitched nylon handles with a rubber grip offer a secure, comfortable hold. A telescoping handle and 2-1/2" dia non-marring wheels provide easy transport. Plastic feet on the opposite side of the wheels elevate the bag slightly, keeping it off the ground. 40"L x 15"W x 20"H; 9 lb.
15 Movement-Rich FMS Activities Using the Gopher G1000 Wheeled Team Gear Bag
The Gopher G1000 Wheeled Team Gear Bag is a rugged, oversized equipment bag designed to transport and store large quantities of gear efficiently. With heavy-duty wheels, reinforced handles, and a spacious design, it allows PE teachers to easily organize and move equipment across a gym or field. But beyond storage, this versatile bag can be creatively repurposed into dynamic, fun, and skill-building physical education activities that help students develop fundamental movement skills (FMS) such as locomotor movement, object manipulation, balance, coordination, and agility. Below are 15 imaginative ways to use the G1000 bag as more than just a gear hauler.
1. Bag Drag Dash: In pairs, one student pulls the G1000 bag (loaded with light equipment) across the gym while the partner runs alongside. Builds pulling, running, and coordination.
2. Load & Launch Relay: Teams race to load balls or cones into the bag, then wheel it to a drop zone. Emphasizes running, loading, and teamwork.
3. Sit & Slide Shuttle: Students sit inside the empty bag while teammates carefully pull them using the reinforced handle. Teaches core balance, pulling, and cooperative movement.
4. Gear Bag Gauntlet: Set the bag as an obstacle in a relay course. Students leap over it. Works on leaping, crawling, and agility.
5. Pack & Push Parade: Load the bag with gear and have students push it in teams from one end of the gym to the other. Develops pushing power and group coordination.
6. Mystery Move Maker: Fill the bag with equipment and have students pull out one item at a time to determine the movement task (e.g., jump rope = skip). Teaches movement variety and object interaction.
7. Pack It Perfect: Students race to organize and pack specified equipment into the bag using only one hand or while balancing on one foot. Encourages planning, balance, and dexterity.
8. G1000 Gear Hunt: Hide items in the bag. Students run to it, unzip, retrieve an item, then perform a matching FMS task. Integrates running, bending, and manipulation.
9. Shuttle Bag Builder: Place the bag at one end of the gym. Teams run to retrieve and place one item at a time into the bag. Practices running, carrying, and coordination.
10. Wheeled Target Toss: Have a student roll the bag slowly while others try to toss beanbags into it. Builds throwing accuracy and timing.
11. Coach’s Command Cart: Designate the bag as the “command center.” Students run to it and follow the movement task on a card inside (e.g., gallop to a cone). Encourages listening and varied movement.
12. Speedy Sort Relay: Fill the bag with mixed gear. Students race to sort it by type into buckets across the gym. Works on running, sorting, and object handling.
13. Bag Tag Transport: Students place a ball in the bag, wheel it while dodging taggers, then dump it in a goal zone. Builds dodging, rolling, and strategic movement.
14. Relay Race Roadblock: Use the bag as a mid-course barrier. Students must perform a skill (e.g., 10 toe taps) before moving on. Builds endurance and strength.
15. Bag Bounce Target: Turn the bag on its side and let students bounce foam balls off the wall to land into the open top. Encourages bouncing, spatial timing, and aim.