Gopher Inflatable Deluxe GaGa Ball Pit
Incorporating gaga ball into your curriculum or on the playground—even with limited playing or storage space— just got easier! These inflatable gaga pits set up in just 4 minutes, ensuring games can start quickly. Durable 18-gauge vinyl sides are soft and not rigid like traditional gaga ball pits, leading to safer activity for all players upon impact. And while the pit may be softer, balls still have a fantastic rebound off the walls. Two slots in the 36"H walls make it easy to get in and out of the pit.
Heavy-duty vinyl walls feature double-stitched and reinforced seams, making the pits ready to stand up to high-intensity play. Inflatable ball pits include a commercial-grade 1 HP blower that must run during play to maintain inflation. When play ends, simply deflate, roll, and fasten straps around the pit for extremely fast and compact storage. It deflates to 36"L x 24" dia.
Specify 3 colors when ordering. Color Option 1 is for the top trim section. Color Option 2 is for the middle section. Color Option 3 is for the bottom section. For customized banners, please call customer service.
Add a cart (sold separately) to your inflatable pit to make transportation easy. Its powder-coated, 19-gauge steel frame is extremely strong. It rolls smoothly on six 3" dia casters (2 locking) over smooth surfaces both indoors and out; not recommended for grassy terrains. Assembly required. Cart is 48"L x 30"W x 42"H; 40 lb.
Specifications
- 18-gauge vinyl with reinforced seams
- 24' dia, 105 lb
- 36"H walls
- Accommodates 25 players
- Indoor/outdoor use
- Specify color
15 Dynamic Activities Using Gopher Inflatable Deluxe Gaga Ball Pits to Teach Fundamental Movement Skills
The Gopher Inflatable Deluxe Gaga Ball Pits are ultra-durable, large-capacity inflatable pits featuring heavy-duty PVC and a reinforced air chamber design, making them ideal for high-use environments and older students. Their quick setup and takedown, combined with secure wall anchoring and a larger play area than the Lite version, make them a versatile option for more intense physical education activities. While perfect for traditional gaga ball, their size and sturdiness also allow for a broad range of high-energy movement games that reinforce fundamental movement skills in creative, controlled, and inclusive environments for both small and large groups.
1. Power Pit Push-Off: Pairs of students gently push against a stability ball in the pit to move each other across lines while maintaining balance. Focus: Pushing, Balancing, Core Stability
2. Wall Bounce Blitz: Students throw foam balls off the inflatable walls and try to catch the rebound or redirect it into goals marked with cones. Focus: Throwing, Catching, Reaction Timing
3. Leapfrog Gaga Tag: Students leap over crouched teammates inside the pit while avoiding being tagged by a rolling ball. Add zones to leap to. Focus: Leaping, Dodging, Agility
4. Gaga Soccer Shuffle: Students use their feet to dribble foam balls inside the pit in a soccer-style format while avoiding defenders. Focus: Kicking, Dribbling, Agility
5. Circle Swing Challenge: Students swing foam noodles at rolling targets, trying to hit them toward specific cone-marked zones. Focus: Striking, Twisting, Targeting
6. Balloon Blitz Balance: Balloons are suspended from the overhead space (or floated in the pit), and students must move while balancing on one foot and keeping the balloons aloft. Focus: Balancing, Swinging, Coordination
7. Inflatable Island Invasion: Mark safe zones in the pit with poly spots. Students can only stay on them for 5 seconds before leaping to another while avoiding rolling balls. Focus: Jumping, Landing, Spatial Awareness
8. Gaga Relay Madness: In relay teams, students race into the pit, complete a physical skill (jump, spin, tap wall), and tag the next person. Focus: Running, Turning, Jumping
9. Gaga Gym Circuit: Set up movement stations inside the Deluxe pit—push-ups, jumps, balance stands, etc. Students rotate in small groups. Focus: Body Control, Strength, Balance
10. Speed Slide Showdown: Students laterally slide along the interior walls as they pass or block rolling balls without stepping out of bounds. Focus: Sliding, Reaction, Core Control
11. Pit Paddle Ping-Pong: Use foam paddles and a soft ball to simulate ping-pong inside the pit with larger targets. Adjust scoring for volley count. Focus: Striking, Hand-Eye Coordination, Agility
12. Gaga Golf Grid: Divide the pit into zones using floor tape. Each zone contains a target. Students use golf clubs to reach each target in the fewest strokes. Focus: Striking, Planning, Coordination
13. Inflatable Pit Speedway: Students “drive” (run laps) around the inside of the pit while avoiding sudden rolling ball obstacles. Vary speeds and direction calls. Focus: Running, Dodging, Direction Change
14. Gaga Guard Challenge: One student guards a cone while others try to strike it with rolling balls. Rotate roles. Use Gopher Rainbow Cone Cups for added difficulty. Focus: Defending, Aiming, Striking
15. Pit Percussion Party: Give students foam paddles or hands and have them rhythmically tap walls, balls, or each other’s paddles to music—incorporate movement in rhythm. Focus: Striking, Timing, Rhythm Coordination