Gopher Inflatable Lite 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 10-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. Players can quickly hop over the 24"H wall to get in or 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 24"L x 24" dia. Players can hop over the 24"H pit walls for quick entry/exit.
Specify 2 colors when ordering. Color Option 1 is for the top trim section. Color Option 2 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
- 10-gauge vinyl with reinforced seams
- 24' dia, 55 lb
- 24"H walls
- Accommodates 25 players
- Indoor/outdoor use
- Specify color
15 Inventive Activities Using Gopher Inflatable Lite Gaga Ball Pits to Teach Fundamental Movement Skills
The Gopher Inflatable Lite Gaga Ball Pits offer a portable, lightweight, and inflatable alternative to traditional gaga pits, making them perfect for quick setup and indoor or outdoor use. These pits provide a safe, enclosed space ideal for dynamic movement activities that emphasize dodging, agility, and reaction skills. Their versatility allows them to be used beyond the standard gaga game for a wide range of movement-based games that help students develop fundamental movement skills in a fun, energetic environment.
1. Gaga Gallop Gauntlet: Students gallop around the pit’s interior while trying to avoid a rolling ball. If tagged, they must perform a skill-based task outside the pit before re-entering. Focus: Galloping, Dodging, Coordination
2. Bounce Blast Balance: Students inside the pit bounce foam balls using hands only while balancing on one foot or in a squat position. Last one standing wins. Focus: Balancing, Bouncing, Core Stability
3. Pit Pass Pursuit: Students toss or roll a ball to teammates across the pit, avoiding interceptors. Add scoring by hitting floor spots. Focus: Throwing, Rolling, Catching
4. Pit Pong Pass: Use oversized foam balls and pool noodles. Students paddle the ball around the pit aiming to keep it in motion. Focus: Striking, Reaction Time, Teamwork
5. Gaga Freeze Flip: When music plays, students dribble a ball with their feet. When the music stops, they freeze in a pose (e.g., on one leg, squatting). Focus: Dribbling, Balancing, Stopping
6. Jump & Duck Dodge: Students must react to balls coming toward them by jumping or ducking without stepping outside the pit. Focus: Jumping, Dodging, Reaction Speed
7. Push & Pivot Pit Play: In pairs, students push a stability ball across the pit while pivoting to defend their side. Focus: Pushing, Pivoting, Teamwork
8. Crazy Catch Circle: Students form a circle and toss multiple balls at once, trying to keep them in the air using underhand catches and throws. Focus: Catching, Throwing, Timing
9. Pit Hop Pals: Mark zones inside the pit. Students hop from zone to zone avoiding being tagged. Add challenges like hopping on one foot or backward. Focus: Hopping, Dodging, Agility
10. Gaga Relay Rumble: Students take turns running into the pit, completing a task (e.g., 3 ball taps), then exiting so the next can go. Time the relay. Focus: Running, Striking, Quick Transitions
11. Stealthy Slide Surprise: Add mystery objects inside (like beanbags) that students must slide to the outside without being seen or tagged. Focus: Sliding, Strategy, Coordination
12. Dance Dodge Delight: Music plays and students must dance while dodging a slowly rolling ball. If tagged, they perform 5 jumping jacks and rejoin. Focus: Dodging, Swaying, Jumping
13. Gaga Grid Game: Divide the pit into zones using floor tape or cones. Students strike the ball to different zones called out by the teacher. Focus: Striking, Spatial Awareness, Agility
14. Quickstep Circle Sprint: One student chases another around the inner edge of the pit, trying to tag them before they complete a lap. Focus: Running, Stopping, Reaction
15. Gaga Pit Parkour: Add safe mini obstacles like foam blocks or low hurdles inside the pit. Students must navigate while avoiding balls and maintaining control. Focus: Jumping, Landing, Dynamic Balance