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Rainbow UltraFlite Kickballs
The right combination of durability and friendliness! Nylon and polyester windings make UltraFlite extra strong, ensuring it lasts kick after kick, while a soft-touch rubber cover makes it easy to catch and friendly on toes.
Friendly and Durable
Specially-designed cover takes the sting out of kickball, allowing players to play with confidence. The tackiness in the cover allows fielders great control to “grip it and rip it” back into the infield! Complementary to the soft cover, interior nylon and polyester windings allow this ball to retain its shape and dynamic flight, even after years of use. A quality butyl bladder is air tight, so don't worry about lost air or the need to routinely reinflate.
Wide Variety
Away from the kickball diamond, this rubber ball can be used in an array of different tossing, caching, and kicking games. Two popular sizes give your class a choice for fun that conforms to their age, ability, and activity of choice. The larger 10” dia is great for beginners as it provides a greater chance of contact kicking or catching. The smaller 8.5” dia adds a challenge for older students and can also be used in place of other popular 8.5" dia activity balls.
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15 Fundamental Movement Skill Activities Using Rainbow UltraFlite Kickballs
The Rainbow UltraFlite Kickballs are lightweight, ultra-soft, and easier to kick than traditional rubber playground balls, making them perfect for teaching kicking, dribbling, and rolling skills with greater success and confidence. These balls are ideal for young students and beginners due to their foam construction, reduced bounce, and vibrant rainbow colors that support class organization. The 15 activities below incorporate a wide range of fundamental movement skills using these uniquely designed kickballs in fun, developmentally appropriate ways.
1. Feather Foot Relay: Students dribble their Rainbow UltraFlite Kickball through a cone course using gentle kicks, then tag the next teammate. Focus: Kicking, Dribbling, and Agility.
2. Soft Serve Soccer: Students pass their UltraFlite Kickball back and forth with a partner using only the inside of their foot. Focus: Kicking, Coordination, and Control.
3. Cone Zone Goal Game: Students aim to kick their ball between Rainbow DuraCoat Cones to score points. Vary cone widths for challenge. Focus: Kicking, Aiming, and Accuracy.
4. Gentle Giant Kickball Kickoff: A classic kickball game using UltraFlite balls for a safer, low-bounce version. Focus: Kicking, Running, and Catching.
5. Slide Kick Challenge: Students slide laterally then kick the ball at a wall or target. Focus: Sliding, Kicking, and Power Generation.
6. Squeeze Dribble Drill: Students gently step on the ball to stop it, then roll it forward with the sole of their foot in rhythm. Focus: Foot Control, Rolling, and Stability.
7. Kick & Collect Chaos: Balls are scattered around the gym. Students must kick each ball into the matching color goal. Focus: Kicking, Color Recognition, and Spatial Awareness.
8. Partner Tap-Tap Pass: In pairs, students tap the ball lightly back and forth in a set space. Challenge them to complete a set number of passes. Focus: Kicking, Control, and Reaction Time.
9. Rainbow Kick Pin Knockdown: Students use their kickball to knock over Rainbow DuraPin Foam Bowling Pins. Focus: Rolling, Aiming, and Accuracy.
10. Around the World Dribble: Set up cone stations. Students must perform a different dribbling task at each (e.g., inside foot only, zigzag, circle the cone). Focus: Dribbling, Agility, and Variation.
11. Backward Ball Bop: Students must kick their ball backwards into a designated area using their heel. Focus: Kicking, Body Awareness, and Balance.
12. Circle Kick Challenge: Students stand in a circle and pass the ball using feet only. Increase difficulty with one-touch passes. Focus: Passing, Cooperation, and Reaction.
13. Kick It, Skip It: Students kick the ball forward, skip to catch up, and repeat across the gym. Focus: Kicking, Skipping, and Rhythmic Movement.
14. Dribble to Dance Dash: Students dribble to the beat of a song. When the beat stops, they freeze and perform a quick dance move. Focus: Dribbling, Listening, and Creativity.
15. Team Target Kicks: Teams work together to kick their UltraFlite balls into a shared target area, aiming for the most balls inside. Focus: Teamwork, Kicking, and Strategic Thinking.