Gopher Exclusive Product
Rainbow SofTex Footballs
Made with a soft, durable PVC cover, these balls offer a safe beginner option for indoor and outdoor play. They are friendly on hands, encouraging students to participate. They also feature rubber/butyl bladder for superior air retention and to keep their shape for years. Recommended for all ages.
Available in Rainbow Sets of 6 in Pee Wee or Youth size.
15 Fun Activities to Try with Rainbow SofTex Footballs
Rainbow SofTex Footballs are perfect for introducing students to the fundamentals of football. Check out these 15 engaging football activities!
1. Grippy Flag Football: Play a classic flag football game using Rainbow SofTex Footballs. The super grippy texture allows players to handle the ball easily while running routes, passing, and catching, giving beginners the confidence to focus on gameplay without fear of injury.
2. Quick Route Drills: Set up cones to simulate different receiving routes (slant, post, out). Students take turns running these routes and catching the Rainbow SofTex Football.
3. Football Toss Challenge: Create a series of rings or hula hoops on the ground, each worth different points. Students take turns tossing the Rainbow SofTex Football into the hoops from a distance. The tacky texture makes it easier for students to throw with accuracy, turning it into a fun, points-based challenge.
4. 7-on-7 Soft Touch Football: Organize a 7-on-7 game with no tackling, where students practice passing and catching while running offensive plays.
5. Two-Minute Drill: Create a timed drill where one team has two minutes to advance the Rainbow SofTex Football down the field and score a touchdown.
6. Red Zone Showdown: Set up a "red zone" near the end zone, and have students run plays from this area to practice scoring under pressure.
7. Receiver Route Races: Set up two parallel tracks for students to run identical passing routes. The students race to catch the Rainbow SofTex Football from the quarterback at the end of their route.
8. Punt & Pass Relay: Divide students into teams and have them alternate punting and passing the Rainbow SofTex Football down the field. The grippy texture and non-intimidating design makes handling smoother for both kicks and throws.
9. One-Handed Catch Challenge: Students practice catching the Rainbow SofTex Football with one hand, improving their coordination and grip strength. The tacky texture helps players successfully catch and secure the ball, even when using only one hand.
10. Hail Mary Challenge: Set up a "Hail Mary" drill where students run long routes and try to catch a deep pass thrown by the quarterback.
11. Snap and Throw Drill: In this drill, students work on the center-quarterback exchange, snapping the Rainbow SofTex Football and then immediately making a quick pass.
12. Grippy Punt & Chase: One player punts the Rainbow SofTex Football, and others chase it down, trying to recover the ball as quickly as possible.
13. Rainbow SofTex Field Goal Fun: Set up makeshift goalposts and have students practice kicking field goals with the Rainbow SofTex Football. The soft texture reduces fear of kicking the football.
14. End Zone Dance Party: After students score a touchdown by catching a pass in the end zone, they celebrate with a 10-second end zone dance!
15. Football Hot Potato: Students sit or stand in a circle and pass the Rainbow SofTex Football to one another while music plays. When the music stops, whoever has the ball must perform a fun football-related task, such as throwing the ball through a hoop or running a mini touchdown.