Gopher Comp 1000 Plus Soccer Balls

Featuring the same great 32-panel construction as our Comp 1000 soccer balls, this upgraded version now has a textured cover for enhanced control. These outdoor NFHS soccer balls are made of a durable polyurethane material that is water-resistant for lasting use against rugged play on the field. A multilayer foam backing adds comfort kick after kick, while the inner butyl bladder ensures the ball retains its shape for consistent, superior performance. Includes NFHS Authenticating Mark, Size 5.

Colorful Kicks & Coordination: Skill-Building with Rainbow Comp 1000+ Soccer Balls

The Rainbow Comp 1000+ Soccer Balls combine vibrant color-coding with high performance. Each set includes six machine-stitched, soft-touch TPU balls in bright rainbow colors, allowing easy grouping, station rotation, and individualized instruction. With a butyl bladder for excellent air retention and a responsive touch, these balls are ideal for high-repetition drills, games, and fun color-based challenges. Their standout feature—the rainbow colors—makes them especially effective for organizing large groups while reinforcing fundamental movement skills like dribbling, passing, stopping, and kicking through visual cues and engaging formats. Below are 15 creative activities using Rainbow Comp 1000+ Soccer Balls to teach PE skills across all age levels.

1. Rainbow Relay Rumble: Teams are assigned colors and must dribble their matching Rainbow Comp 1000+ ball down and back through a cone course. Reinforces dribbling, agility, and teamwork.

2. Color Code Kickoff: Assign kicking techniques to each color (e.g., red = inside foot, blue = laces). Students rotate through each ball, practicing technique. Teaches variety in striking.

3. Toe Tap Traffic: Scatter colored balls. On signal, students run to their color and perform 30 toe taps. Promotes foot coordination and quick movement.

4. Rainbow Roundabout: Set up cones to match ball colors. Students must dribble to their color’s cone and back. Develops color matching and directional control.

5. Pass & Match Mania: In pairs, students pass only to a partner with a matching color ball. Encourages visual tracking and passing accuracy.

6. Kick the Rainbow Ring: Create a ring of colored Rainbow Beanbags. Students aim to kick their color ball into the same color beanbag zone. Trains target kicking and spatial precision.

7. Stoplight Strikes: Teacher calls a color: Red = stop, Yellow = toe taps, Green = dribble fast. Adds reaction time and movement diversity.

8. Color Cone Crusher: Students aim to knock down Rainbow Cones that match their ball color. Builds striking aim and matching skills.

9. Rainbow Wall Ball: Groups kick their colored balls at a wall, then trap the rebound. Promotes striking rhythm and trapping.

10. Roll & Run Relay: Students roll the ball to a partner, then sprint to the back of the line. Great for rolling control and locomotor transitions.

11. Rainbow Four Corners: Each corner of the gym represents a color. Students dribble their color ball to the correct corner on cue. Builds spatial awareness and cardio.

12. Rainbow Scramble Dribble: All balls are scattered. On signal, students retrieve their color and dribble through cones. Trains fast identification and dribbling fluency.

13. Midfield Mix-Up: Students dribble to the center, swap balls with someone of a different color, then return to their cone. Develops social cooperation and quick control.

14. Rainbow Tag Team: Taggers carry a colored ball and can only tag others with the same color. Encourages strategic movement and awareness.

15. Match & Pass Mixer: Students must find a partner with the same color ball before they can pass 5 times and rotate. Promotes visual discrimination and teamwork.