Gopher Pro Tennis Balls
Our pro tennis balls are made from needle felt and 40% wool for great performance during regular-duty play on soft courts and indoors, although it is an all-surface ball that can withstand any surface! These balls are pressurized for supreme bounce, speed, and spin on every hit. The Gopher Pro ball is an economical option that is approved by the ITF. Optic Yellow color is extremely visible. Available in Can of 3 and Case of 72.
Specifications:
- Optic Yellow color
- Ideal for match play on clay courts and indoors
- Performs well on all courts
- Pressurized for better performance.
- Approved by the International Tennis Federation.
15 Dynamic Activities Using Gopher Pro Tennis Balls
The Gopher Pro Tennis Balls are high-quality, pressurized tennis balls designed for consistent bounce and superior performance, making them ideal for more advanced skill development in physical education settings. Built to meet regulation standards, these balls are great for traditional tennis instruction as well as creative PE activities that develop students’ striking, coordination, and movement skills. Because of their livelier bounce and responsiveness compared to pressureless models, these balls are perfect for middle and high school students ready to refine control, agility, and power. The following activities use these professional-grade balls to engage learners in a range of fundamental movement skills.
1. Serve & Sprint Showdown: Students serve the Gopher Pro Tennis Ball over the net and race to a cone and back before their opponent returns the ball—developing striking accuracy and locomotor speed.
2. Topspin Target Toss: Students try to strike balls with topspin into hoops—teaching spin control and target accuracy.
3. Cross-Court Chaos: Students partner up and rally diagonally across the court—enhancing striking placement and footwork.
4. Wall Rally Reflexes: Students volley the ball against a wall continuously while trying not to move their feet—focusing on reaction time and body control.
5. 3-Zone Volley Race: Courts are divided into three zones. Players must strike into each one in order—improving spatial awareness and strategic hitting.
6. Catch & Smash Countdown: Students toss the ball, let it bounce, and then smash it over the net with a forehand—developing timing and striking power.
7. Overhead Smash Zone: A partner tosses the ball high, and the striker hits an overhead into a designated zone—working on power and overhead striking form.
8. Rally Rotation Madness: Students rally in pairs for 30 seconds, then rotate to a new partner—promoting social interaction and versatile striking.
9. Quick Catch Quartet: Four students form a square, tossing the tennis ball across while rotating roles—enhancing catching, throwing, and communication.
10. Jump & Volley Jam: Students jump in place before striking each volley—combining jumping with striking accuracy.
11. Rally-By-Color: Use Rainbow Spot Markers to identify where students must land the ball each rally—teaching placement precision and visual targeting.
12. Double Trouble Dribble: In pairs, students simultaneously dribble the ball using racquets while moving toward each other—emphasizing coordination and control under pressure.
13. Pro Ball Polygon Toss: Toss the ball to land in differently shaped zones marked on the floor—teaching spatial recognition and targeted underhand throwing.
14. Trick Shot Trackdown: Students perform a creative or silly shot, then sprint to retrieve the ball before it stops—encouraging exploration, striking creativity, and speed.
15. Cross-Court Catcher: Students stand at opposite ends and try to bounce-pass the ball across court for their partner to catch—practicing precision bouncing and catching control.