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Rainbow SoffPlay Sport Ball Balls
Ultra-soft, yet rugged, these versatile sports balls are ideal for easy throwing, catching, and teaching sports skills in a non-intimidating setting. Vary the level of inflation for more or less bounce to meet students' needs.
Excellent Versatility
Customize these balls to the perfect inflation for any activity. The bladderless design allows you to easily change the amount of air for the perfect amount of liveliness on the court. The friendly cover makes the play balls a great option for new and young users. The textured cover makes the ball extremely easy to throw and catch, giving students a greater change at success.
Quality Design
The rotomolded vinyl cover on these play balls and discs stands up to daily use over long periods of time. Since the balls don't have seams, they are soft and friendly while remaining durable for long-term usage.
15 Fundamental Movement Skill Activities Using Rainbow SoffPlay SportBall Balls
The Rainbow SoffPlay SportBall Balls are soft, squeezable, and lightweight foam balls designed in the shapes and colors of real sports balls (basketball, soccer, volleyball, and more). Their soft vinyl cover and forgiving feel make them perfect for young learners to safely practice fundamental sport-based movements. These 15 creative activity ideas use the SoffPlay balls to teach key fundamental movement skills in a fun, low-pressure, and developmentally appropriate way for students across grade levels.
1. Soft Shot Showdown: Students use the SoffPlay basketball to practice shooting into low hoops or buckets. Points for technique and accuracy, not distance. Focus: Throwing, Aiming, and Power Control.
2. Gentle Goal Patrol: Using the soccer-style SoffPlay ball, students dribble and score on mini goals made with Rainbow DuraCoat Cones. Focus: Kicking, Dribbling, and Coordination.
3. Volley Balloon Bounce: With the SoffPlay volleyball, students attempt to keep the ball in the air with underhand taps. Partner and group challenges add variation. Focus: Striking, Timing, and Reaction.
4. Pass & Pivot Play: Students practice pivoting after catching a SoffPlay football, then pass it to a teammate. Focus: Catching, Turning, and Passing.
5. Squeeze and Freeze: Students squeeze their SoffPlay ball as hard as they can, then hold a balance pose while doing it. Great for sensory input and control. Focus: Squeezing, Balancing, and Core Stability.
6. Catch Me If You Can-Can: Students run in a small area while tossing and catching their ball. Add clapping or turning challenges between toss and catch. Focus: Running, Catching, and Agility.
7. Toss & Tumble Time: Students toss their SoffPlay ball in the air, perform a log roll, then catch it. Works well with foam football or basketball. Focus: Tossing, Rolling, and Coordination.
8. Sidestep Striker Scramble: Students sidestep across the gym while striking the volleyball-style ball against the wall. Focus: Sliding, Striking, and Timing.
9. Grab, Goal, Go!: Students race to a pile of balls, choose one, and perform the corresponding sport skill to score (e.g., kick soccer ball into net). Focus: Decision Making, Locomotor Movement, and Manipulative Skills.
10. Touchdown Turnabout: Students run with the football-style ball, pivot quickly, and pass to the next player. Add agility ladders or cones for footwork. Focus: Running, Turning, and Throwing.
11. Popcorn Toss Party: Students gently toss the ball up, spin once, and catch it. If successful, they add a clap or jump to the sequence. Focus: Tossing, Twisting, and Balance Recovery.
12. Bump, Set, Sit: Students "bump" the volleyball-style ball up, then sit quickly before catching it. Add in "set" variations. Focus: Striking, Reaction Time, and Quick Movement.
13. Dribble Dash Duel: Students dribble the basketball-style ball while weaving between Rainbow DuraCoat Cones, then race to a finish line. Focus: Dribbling, Speed, and Agility.
14. Partner Pass Circuit: In pairs, students pass their ball back and forth using different sport-specific techniques. Rotate sports and techniques every minute. Focus: Passing, Coordination, and Adaptability.
15. Walk the Line Wonder: Students walk heel-to-toe along a line while bouncing or balancing their ball. Add tempo music or time limits for challenge. Focus: Dynamic Balance, Control, and Focus.