Rainbow DuraBall Recess Pack

This well-rounded equipment pack provides students with everything they need to have fun and engage in physical activity on the playground. Whether they prefer to use playground balls, utility balls, kickballs, or four-square balls, this pack has it all!

Our friendly DuraBall playground balls are incredibly soft and non-intimidating for new or younger users. This ensures something for everyone in the class! Their rotomolded design and lack of any bladder make them last longer than others.

Pack also includes a Rainbow Set of 6 mesh bags to organize, store, and transport equipment, making this pack easy to handle and a joy to use.

Pack includes:

• Rainbow DuraBall Playground Balls (10" dia), Set of 6
• Rainbow DuraBall Utility Balls (8.5" dia), Set of 6
• Rainbow DuraBall Kickballs (8.5" dia), Set of 6
• Rainbow DuraBall 4-Square Balls (8.5" dia), Set of 6
• Rainbow VersaBag mesh Bags (30"L x 18"W), Set of 6

15 Unique Activity Ideas Using the Rainbow DuraBall Recess Pack

The Rainbow DuraBall Recess Pack features ultra-durable, 2-ply rubber balls designed to withstand intense daily use, making them perfect for a wide variety of playground and PE class activities. Each ball has a tacky, textured surface for better grip, and the pack includes multiple sizes—6.5", 8.5", and 10"—providing age-appropriate options for all students. With 36 balls total, in six bright Rainbow colors, plus a VersaBag mesh storage bag, this pack is ideal for teaching throwing, kicking, bouncing, rolling, and catching skills. Below are 15 creative, high-energy, and movement-rich activity ideas designed to support fundamental movement skill development using this versatile set of balls.

1. Big Bounce Battle: Students use the DuraBalls to bounce over poly cones and land them on a target. Builds coordination, object control, and bouncing power.

2. DuraBall Dodge Gauntlet: Students move through a lane while classmates on the outside roll DuraBalls to try and tag them. Emphasizes dodging, rolling accuracy, and reaction time.

3. Color Clash Catch: Partner toss game where students can only catch balls of their assigned color. Develops visual tracking, color recognition, and catching.

4. Kick It Quick: Teams race to kick their ball from one cone to another with minimal touches. Teaches kicking accuracy and teamwork.

5. Double Trouble Dribble: Students dribble two smaller DuraBalls at once using hands or feet. Promotes ambidexterity, control, and focus.

6. Bounce Off the Wall: Use a wall or rebounder to bounce pass to self or a partner using different ball sizes. Teaches striking, timing, and adaptation.

7. Rainbow Roundup: Students search for balls of their team’s color, scattered across the field. They must carry or roll them back to their base. Reinforces locomotor movement and teamwork.

8. Stop, Drop, and Roll: Students roll their ball and must freeze when the whistle blows. If their ball keeps moving, they must perform an exercise. Teaches control and timing.

9. Bounce Tag Blitz: Taggers bounce a ball and try to tag others by bouncing it into them. Focuses on bouncing accuracy and dodging.

10. Cone Zone Rollout: Set up cone targets, and students roll balls from various distances to knock them over. Helps refine rolling and aim.

11. Jump Shot Jam: Students jump and immediately throw their ball toward a wall target. Builds explosive power and throwing accuracy.

12. Circle Dribble Showdown: In a large circle, each student dribbles their ball with one hand. On command, switch directions, or use the opposite hand. Enhances dribbling control and agility.

13. Kicker Keeper Challenge: Students take turns being a goalkeeper using the DuraBall, blocking slow-rolling shots from classmates. Teaches anticipation and reaction.

14. Squeeze & Squat Relay: Students hold the ball between their knees and race to a cone and back, squatting to pick up a beanbag. Reinforces leg strength and balance.

15. Partner Pass Pyramid: Pairs toss and catch the ball at increasing distances. For every successful catch, they take a step back. Focuses on throwing and catching consistency.