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Rainbow Rubber Band Balls

Soft, safe, and easy-to-catch rubber band balls are a hit with young students.
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Practice throwing and catching skills without having to worry about chasing the ball all over the room if they drop it. Made of bright latex strands, they won't roll when dropped. Plus, these washable balls are heavier and far more durable than fleece balls.

Develop Important Skills

The rubber band design of this ball makes it the perfect choice for developing hand-eye coordination in young students. The ball won't roll away when it hits the floor, so young users can practice throwing and catching without chasing the ball.

Variety of Uses

Different sizes allow students to choose the one appropriate for their skill levels. You can also match balls to the activity taking place, whether it’s partner tossing or hula hoop target shots.

Instant Organization

Divide your class quickly and efficiently using the bright, Rainbow colors. Or use them for color recognition exercises.

Rubber Band Balls are available in Rainbow sets of 6 or multicolored individual balls.

 

15 Innovative Activity Ideas Using Rubber Band Balls

Gopher’s Rubber Band Balls are small, grippy, high-bounce balls made entirely of interwoven rubber bands. Their unpredictable bounce patterns and easy-to-grip texture make them excellent for improving reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and manipulative skills. These unique balls add variety to PE class and are ideal for individual skill development, partner challenges, and group games that focus on catching, throwing, bouncing, and agility. Below are 15 creative activity ideas using Rubber Band Balls to teach fundamental movement skills to students of all ages.

1. Bounce and Bolt: Students drop their rubber band ball, let it bounce once, then try to catch it after a second bounce. Builds hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes.

2. Crazy Catch Chaos: In pairs, one student bounces the ball with force toward their partner, who must react to catch the unpredictable bounce. Sharpens reaction time and catching skills.

3. Roll & React Relay: Students roll the ball toward a partner across the floor. The partner must chase, retrieve, and return it before it hits a boundary line. Enhances rolling, chasing, and stopping.

4. Rubber Roundup Race: Scatter rubber band balls across the gym. On the signal, students must run, pick one up, and bounce it five times before retrieving another. Reinforces running, bending, and manipulation.

5. Hand-Slap Hot Potato: Students form a circle and pass the ball by slapping it with alternating hands. Encourages timing, rhythm, and fine motor coordination.

6. Target Bounce Toss: Set up targets at various distances. Students bounce the ball into the correct target zone for points. Emphasizes aim and bounce control.

7. Cross-Step Catch: Students perform crossover steps while catching and bouncing the ball in rhythm. Teaches lateral movement and coordination.

8. Reaction Ring Toss: Use hoops on the floor. Bounce the ball and try to get it to land and stay in a hoop. Enhances spatial awareness and bounce accuracy.

9. Wall Bounce Workout: Students bounce the ball off the wall and catch it. Each catch equals a rep of an assigned exercise. Builds upper-body coordination and endurance.

10. Agility Bounce Chase: Bounce the ball forward and chase it before the second bounce. Use Rainbow® Poly Spots as starting points. Focuses on reaction and agility.

11. Kneel & Catch Challenge: Students kneel and try to bounce the ball hard enough to catch it standing up. Encourages leg drive, coordination, and timing.

12. Elbow Bounce Balance: Students balance the ball on their elbow, flip it into the air, and catch it with their hand. Teaches precision and upper-body control.

13. Two-Ball Tap & Trap: Students work in pairs to tap one bouncing ball to another without catching it. Reinforces control, patience, and rhythm.

14. Mirror Me Bounce Drill: In pairs, one student performs bouncing patterns (single, double, side bounce) while the partner mirrors them. Builds observation, coordination, and teamwork.

15. Random Rainbow Rebound: Students each get a different colored rubber band ball. On your call, they bounce their ball, then find a peer with a matching color and do a partner toss. Builds peer interaction and movement.