Gopher Exclusive Product
Rainbow Rally Lite Volleyball Trainers
Lightweight volleyball with an extremely soft surface helps players develop skills. The velvety cover gives them control and softens the sting a regular volleyball can cause. It's perfect for working on accuracy, bumps, and sets.
Entry-Level Development
At 25% lighter than a standard volleyball, the Rally Lite gives players the chance to train with an official size ball, but at a weight appropriate for skill development. They can focus on improving bumping and setting skills, instead of worrying about the sting from the ball.
High-Quality Design
The butyl bladder retains air better and longer than latex bladders, even during high-impact activities like spiking. The cushioned cover is designed for indoor use. The quality and feel makes it our most popular composite cover Gopher trainer, and it's a great first step before moving up to the regular Rainbow Rally ball as skills progress.
Volleyball Activities Using Rainbow® Rally Lite Volleyball Trainers
The Rainbow® Rally Lite Volleyball Trainers allow students to practice foundational skills in a fun and non-intimidating environment. Below are activity ideas tailored for kids to help build volleyball skills across all levels.
1. Serve and Rotate Stations: Create several stations where students practice different volleyball skills (serving, setting, bumping). Every few minutes, have the entire class rotate to a new station, keeping everyone engaged with constant movement.
2. Nitroball: Nitroball is an exciting, inverted version of volleyball where the ball must bounce on the court before each hit. Played with a lower net and a larger, lightweight ball, teams have up to 3 hits to return the ball, ensuring it bounces on the opponent's side first. Rally scoring is used, and points are earned when the ball bounces twice, is hit out of bounds, or an error is made by the opposing team, making it a fast-paced and strategic game!
3. Rally Every Round: Set up multiple courts, and students must keep the ball in play for as long as possible without letting it touch the ground. The lightness of the Rainbow® volleyball allows beginners to practice longer rallies, focusing on communication and coordination.
4. Keep It Up Challenge: Split the class into small groups, each with a volleyball, and challenge them to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible using only bumps or sets. The lightweight design of the volleyball trainers makes this task easier and less intimidating for beginners.
5. 3-Hit Volleyball Game: Divide the class into two large teams, and the goal is to complete three passes (bump, set, and spike) before sending the ball over the net. The soft feel of the ball ensures longer rallies, encouraging teamwork and communication.
6. One-Bounce Volleyball: Teams of students play volleyball with the added rule that the ball can bounce once before being hit. This makes the game more accessible to beginners while still focusing on developing essential skills.
7. Modified Volleyball Game: Create teams and play a standard volleyball game, but introduce modifications such as using only one hand or requiring a set number of passes before the ball goes over the net. The lightweight ball makes these challenges fun and manageable.
8. Volleyball Round Robin Tournament: Set up multiple mini courts, and have students rotate between courts after shortened games. The lightweight volleyball ensures that even less experienced students can play extended rallies.
9. Setting Accuracy Relay: Place targets on the court, and students must set the ball into those targets. The soft touch of the volleyball encourages more accurate sets, even for those new to the sport.
10. Rotation Mini-Volleyball: Play a mini-volleyball game where after every rally, students must rotate positions. This keeps the entire class involved, and the soft volleyball supports consistent play for all skill levels.
11. Rainbow Three and Over: Challenge teams to pass the ball three times on their side before sending it over the net. The soft, lightweight ball encourages students to focus on control and teamwork.
12. 4-Square Volleyball: Create a volleyball version of the classic 4-square game, where players try to keep the ball in play within their square using volleyball skills. The ball may bounce once before being passed, making it ideal for younger players.
13. Surprise Volleyball: Cover the net with a parachute or sheet to block the view of the other side, adding an element of surprise to the game. This encourages quick reactions and team communication.
14. Serve Accuracy Challenge: Set hula hoops on the ground, and students try to serve the ball into the hoops. This helps develop accuracy and proper serving form.
15. Nukem: In this volleyball variation, teams catch and throw the ball over the net instead of hitting it. Players must catch the ball before it hits the ground and throw it back to the opposing side, promoting teamwork and coordination. The simplified rules of Nukem make it perfect for beginners, as it focuses on catching, throwing, and quick reflexes without the need for spiking or serving.