Rainbow Performer Rubber Ball Packs
With 6 each of our popular introductory Performer rubber balls (30 pieces total) in age-appropriate sizes, you can ensure the best fit for your class. Performer balls are durable introductory rubber playground balls with grippy texture for enhanced control — perfect for learning basic skills.
Vivid Rainbow colors add fun to games, and make it easy to organize balls for color-coded activities and storage.
Packs include footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, and utility balls to meet the needs of every skill level.
Pack Options
- Lower-Elementary, 30 pieces
- Rainbow Performer Plus Soccer Balls (Size 4), Set of 6
- Rainbow Performer Plus Footballs (Junior), Set of 6
- Rainbow Performer Plus Basketballs (Size 5), Set of 6
- Rainbow Utility Balls (7" dia), Set of 6
- Rainbow VersaBag Mesh Bags (Large), Set of 6
- Upper-Elementary, 30 pieces
- Rainbow Performer Plus Soccer Balls (Size 5), Set of 6
- Rainbow Performer Plus Footballs (Youth), Set of 6
- Rainbow Performer Plus Basketballs (Size 6), Set of 6
- Rainbow Utility Balls (8.5" dia), Set of 6
- Rainbow VersaBag Mesh Bags (Large), Set of 6
- Middle School/Jr High, 30 pieces
- Rainbow Performer Plus Soccer Balls (Size 5), Set of 6
- Rainbow Performer Plus Footballs (Official), Set of 6
- Rainbow Performer Plus Basketballs (Size 7), Set of 6
- Rainbow Utility Balls (10" dia), Set of 6
- Rainbow VersaBag Mesh Bags (Large), Set of 6
Sports-Themed Activity Ideas Using Rainbow Performer™ Rubber Ball Packs
The Rainbow Performer™ Rubber Ball Packs, featuring a soccer ball, basketball, utility ball, and football, offer a diverse range of opportunities to engage students in fun, creative, and challenging activities. These activities incorporate different sports elements while helping students develop their fundamental movement skills in exciting and imaginative ways. Below are unique and creative sports-based activity ideas for PE class.
1. Soccer Island Invasion: Set up multiple “islands” using hula hoops around the gym. Students dribble the soccer ball between the islands, trying to avoid being tagged by a defender on the island. If tagged, they must go to a designated “penalty island” and perform a soccer skill (like juggling) to re-enter the game. Focuses on dribbling and dodging.
2. Kickball Bowling Bonanza: Students take turns kicking a playground ball to knock down a set of bowling pins arranged on the far end of the gym. Each student gets three attempts to knock down as many pins as possible. This game combines kicking with aiming accuracy.
3. Football Endzone Escape: Students work in pairs to practice football handoffs and running routes. One student acts as the quarterback, and the other as the running back, trying to escape a designated area (the “end zone”) without getting tagged by defenders. Enhances football handoff skills and agility.
4. Dribble Detective Soccer Hunt: Hide small objects (e.g., beanbags or cones) underneath cones around the gym. Students must dribble the soccer ball to find and collect the hidden items. They can only pick up the item after performing a controlled stop with the ball. This encourages dribbling precision and ball control.
5. Football Field Goal Frenzy: Set up a series of cones as goalposts at varying distances. Students take turns kicking the football through the cones from increasing distances. This game focuses on kicking accuracy and power.
6. Playground Ball Capture the Castle: Divide the class into two teams, each with a “castle” made of cones. Teams must roll or throw the playground ball to knock down the other team’s castle while defending their own. Develops throwing accuracy and defensive teamwork.
7. Football Target Toss Tournament: Set up different targets (such as hoops or cones) at varying distances. Students take turns throwing the football to hit the targets, with each target earning different points based on difficulty. This is a great way to build arm strength and throwing precision.
8. Basketball Dribble Ninja Tag: Students dribble a basketball while trying to tag their classmates who are also dribbling. If tagged, a student must freeze and perform a basketball skill (e.g., two successful crossovers) before re-entering the game. Develops dribbling, dodging, and defensive awareness.
9. Soccer Pass Puzzle: Set up small goals or gates using cones. In pairs, students must pass the soccer ball through as many gates as possible within a set time limit. Each successful pass earns a point. This focuses on passing accuracy and teamwork.
10. Basketball Around the World Shootout: Students take turns shooting from different marked spots around the gym, aiming to make a shot from each one. If they miss, they must complete a basketball skill before continuing. Develops shooting accuracy from various distances.
11. Soccer Goalie Showdown: In pairs, students take turns playing goalkeeper and shooter. The shooter attempts to score while the goalkeeper tries to block the shot. After each shot, students switch roles. This game focuses on reaction time and shooting accuracy.
12. Playground Ball Knockout Challenge: Students dribble a basketball while trying to knock their classmates’ balls out of bounds. The last student with their ball in play wins. This game works on ball control and defensive footwork.
13. Basketball King of the Court: In small groups, students take turns playing one-on-one or two-on-two basketball games. The winner stays on the court
14. Football Spiral Master: Students work in pairs and practice throwing perfect spiral passes to each other. The focus is on form, with one student acting as the quarterback and the other catching. After each throw, they switch roles. This improves throwing technique and hand-eye coordination.
15. Soccer Knockout Derby: Students dribble soccer balls in a confined space while trying to knock other students' soccer balls out of bounds using controlled kicks. The last student with a ball inside the space is the winner. This emphasizes dribbling control and defensive footwork.