ResisDent Balls
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Lightweight yet super tough, this plastic training baseball’s rigid polyethylene construction is extremely durable. You won’t have to worry about any cracks or breaks, even after long periods of use.
Safe and Friendly Design
These balls provide a safe, class-friendly option for practicing hitting both indoors and out. The hollow design with cutouts restricts the distance the ball can fly and slows down its traveling speed. This makes it a safer and less intimidating option for younger students or for indoor classes where there is limited space.
Made for Durability
A crack-resistant design allows these balls to stand up to use by higher level players practicing their hitting in tighter spaces. The tough polyethylene construction allows the ball to hold up to contact with metal, plastic, and rubber bats without denting or breaking. The flexibility and durability of these entry-level balls make them superior to others found on the market.
Ideal for Classes
The three sizes and various sizes make it easy for teachers to split their classes into different groups based on skill level and activity. The balls are also versatile and can be used in other activities.
15 Dynamic Activities for Building Strength & FMS with ResisDent Balls
The ResisDent Balls are weighted foam balls designed to combine resistance training with skill development. Unlike regular foam balls, these are heavier, allowing students to build muscular strength, improve motor control, and develop body awareness while practicing foundational movement patterns. Their tactile, dent-resistant construction makes them ideal for safe indoor and outdoor use. The following 15 creative activities use the ResisDent Balls to teach a wide range of fundamental movement skills (FMS), making them perfect for physical education classes across all grade levels.
1. Power Push Pass-Off: Students partner up and sit back-to-back. They twist to one side and push the ResisDent Ball to their partner. Great for pushing, twisting, and core strength.
2. Wall Ball Wind-Ups: Students stand a few feet from a wall and throw the ball with a full arm wind-up, then catch the rebound. Develops throwing power and catching control.
3. Twist, Toss & Track: Students perform a torso twist and toss the ball to a partner, who catches and repeats. Teaches twisting, throwing, and catching.
4. Rainbow Roll & Reach: Students roll the ball across the gym, run to catch up with it, then reach down and pick it up in stride. Practices rolling, running, and bending.
5. Dead Bug Drop: Students lie on their backs, lift their legs and arms, and pass the ResisDent Ball between hands and feet. Focuses on core stability and coordination.
6. Leap & Launch: Students leap from a standing position and launch the ball forward for distance. Builds leaping and power movement.
7. Ball Bridge Balance: Students lie on their backs with knees bent and hold the ball between their knees while lifting hips into a bridge. Develops static balance and core control.
8. Hop & Heave: Students perform three hops then immediately heave the ball toward a target. Combines hopping and power throwing.
9. Balance Beam Ball Walk: Students walk on a straight line while holding the ResisDent Ball overhead. Builds balance and posture control.
10. Kneel & Launch: Students kneel on the ground and throw the ball from a kneeling position to work on upper-body strength and throwing form.
11. Crab Carry Crawl: Students get into a crab walk position and balance the ball on their stomach while moving. Teaches coordination and balance.
12. Lunging Launchers: Students perform a lunge and toss the ball to a partner. Switch legs and repeat. Integrates lunging and throwing.
13. Core Catch Challenge: In a seated V-hold, students catch and toss the ResisDent Ball with a partner. Builds core strength and catching control.
14. Slide & Slam: Students slide laterally between cones, stop, then throw the ball to the target. Practices sliding, stopping, and power.
15. Sit-Up Serve: Students perform a sit-up and throw the ball at the top of the movement to a partner. Reinforces core work and hand-eye coordination.