Rewashed Golf Balls
Assorted rewashed balls have been retrieved, washed, and clear-coated, and are ideal for everyday hitting activities. They provide an authentic feel and playability, quickly acclimating students with how to approach a shot. Available in a Set of 12.
15 Engaging Movement Activities Using Rewashed Golf Balls
The Rewashed Golf Balls from Gopher Sport offer a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to supply your PE program with real golf balls that are cleaned, refinished, and fully functional. These balls provide the authentic feel and responsiveness of traditional golf balls, making them ideal for upper-elementary to high school students working on precision, control, and striking skills. While they’re perfect for golf drills, these versatile balls can also be used across a range of manipulative and body control movement activities. The following 15 activities incorporate the Rewashed Golf Balls in fun, active, and skill-building ways to teach and reinforce the full spectrum of fundamental movement skills.
1. Bounce & Balance Bash: Students bounce the golf ball on a paddle while walking across a balance beam or line. Focuses on bouncing and dynamic balance.
2. Golf Ball Galaxy Roll: Using the palm or fingers, students roll the ball through a winding space-themed course made of DuraHoops. Encourages rolling and coordination.
3. Catch Me If You Can: In pairs, one student tosses the golf ball underhand; the other catches it in a cup. Teaches throwing and catching with focus.
4. Scoop Sprint Scramble: Students scoop the rolling ball and sprint to drop it in a cone goal. Emphasizes manipulative movement and speed.
5. Slide ‘n’ Sink: Students slide a golf ball across the floor, aiming to land it inside a small target ring. Focuses on rolling, control, and spatial awareness.
6. Golf Ball Gauntlet: Students must leap or hop between stations while balancing a golf ball on a spoon. Combines leaping, hopping, and balancing.
7. Bounce Blitz Relay: Teams bounce their golf ball into a bucket from a set distance using a Gopher Bounce Board. Encourages bouncing and teamwork.
8. Push It to the Limit: Students push the golf ball using only the back of their hands along a path. Focuses on pushing and fine control.
9. Plink-Putt Points: Create a mini putting game with point zones. Students try to putt their ball into the highest point zone. Develops striking and scoring strategy.
10. Dodge & Drop: While avoiding soft tosses of foam balls, students must drop their golf ball into target zones. Combines dodging with focus under pressure.
11. Hand Roll Hop: After rolling their ball to a target, students must hop to retrieve it. Focuses on rolling and hopping.
12. Spin & Sink: Students spin in a circle and try to roll the ball into a central cup. Practices turning, rolling, and body control.
13. Juggle Journey: Advanced students juggle 2-3 golf balls while slowly moving forward. Builds coordination and focus.
14. Plop & Pop: Students attempt to bounce the ball once into a target from a height. Emphasizes bouncing control and depth perception.
15. Swing & Switch: In pairs, students swing a foam golf club to pass the ball back and forth. After each hit, they switch places. Practices striking and team rhythm.