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Rainbow Comp 1000 Beach Volleyballs

Beach volleyball balls with a soft cover withstands rough play, rain or shine!
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Tightly-stitched panels keep sand, dirt, and water away from this beach volleyball for long-lasting outdoor use without succumbing to the elements. It's wrapped in a soft composite polyurethane cover that features foam backing to increase cushioning and confidence when bumping, setting, and spiking. The 18-panel design offers an authentic look. Inside, a high-quality butyl bladder retains its shape for years. Available individually in Blue/Yellow and in a Rainbow Set of 6, which is perfect for setting up stations or practicing techniques with a partner. Official Size.

 

15 Fun and Skill-Building Activities Using Rainbow Comp 1000 Beach Volleyballs

The Rainbow Comp 1000 Beach Volleyballs are uniquely designed with a slightly larger size and lighter weight than traditional volleyballs, paired with a cushioned, hand-stitched synthetic leather cover that provides a soft, responsive touch. These features make them especially ideal for beginner to intermediate players learning volleyball skills or participating in other PE activities where comfort and control are essential. The bright rainbow colors enhance visual tracking and allow easy team identification, making these volleyballs versatile tools for teaching a variety of fundamental movement skills in both indoor and outdoor settings. Below are 15 inventive and engaging activity ideas using these beach volleyballs in ways that develop physical literacy for students of all ages.

1. Beach Bounce Bonanza: Students partner up and bounce the Rainbow Comp 1000 Beach Volleyball to each other using only one hand while standing still. Focuses on bouncing (manipulative) and balance (non-locomotor).

2. Pass & Pose: After each pass or set of the ball, students must hold a balance pose for 3 seconds. Teaches passing (manipulative) and static balance (stability).

3. Rainbow Rally Race: In teams by color, students perform a volleyball rally (pass, bump, set) across a short distance, then run to tag the next player. Enhances running (locomotor) and striking (manipulative).

4. Slide, Set, Score: Students slide laterally between two cones, set the ball to a partner, then slide back. Works on sliding (locomotor) and setting (manipulative).

5. Balance the Beach Ball: Students walk across a straight line or low beam while balancing the volleyball on their palm or head. Develops core stability and static balance.

6. Jump Spike Jungle: Students practice jumping and spiking the volleyball against a wall target. Builds jumping power (locomotor) and spiking (manipulative).

7. Set, Skip, Switch: After setting the ball to a partner, both players skip to new partners. Emphasizes skipping (locomotor) and setting (manipulative).

8. Underhand Overdrive: Students underhand serve the volleyball across a short net (use Gopher’s UltraNet Portable Net System) then run to a marker and back. Teaches serving (manipulative) and agility (combination).

9. Hula Hooper Hand-Off: Students pass the volleyball through a hula hoop suspended in the air using a set or bump, then move to the back of the line. Focuses on target passing (manipulative) and hand-eye coordination.

10. Slide & Strike Showdown: Students slide to one side of the court, strike the ball, and slide back. Adds repetition and agility to basic striking movements.

11. Beach Ball Bullseye: Students aim to toss or bump the volleyball into a scoring zone. Teaches accuracy and aim.

12. Leapfrog Launch: Students leap over teammates and then launch a volleyball toward a target using an overhand throw. Emphasizes leaping (locomotor) and power throwing.

13. PowerPac Pacers: Students jog around the court with a volleyball, then stop at stations to perform volleyball skills like bumping or serving. Blends endurance (locomotor) with manipulative practice.

14. Rolling Rainbow Rescue: Teams roll the volleyball to "rescue" a beanbag from the center of the gym and return it. Encourages rolling (manipulative) and teamwork.

15. Catch & Core Crunch: Students toss the volleyball in the air, catch it, and immediately drop into a seated core crunch position holding the ball. Teaches catching and core stability through transitions.