Supra Volleyball Trainers
Up to 50% lighter than a traditional volleyball, Supra lets students focus more on training and less on fear of the ball. The lighter weight helps them develop skills properly, and the 3 sizes help increase and decrease difficultly. Combining the lightweight design with a soft, sting-free cover makes them significantly less intimidating to young students. Thin synthetic cover protects the ball from wear and tear. A tough butyl bladder keeps the ball inflated and ready for every spike.
The Junior Size is 20% smaller and 50% lighter than a standard regulation ball; Official Size is 40% lighter; Oversized is 20% larger and official weight. Vibrant colors are easy to see as the balls soar through the air.
Ball Sizes
- Junior Size = 7" dia
- Official Size = 8" dia
- Oversized = 10" dia
15 Engaging Activity Ideas Using Supra Volleyball Trainers
The Supra Volleyball Trainers are oversized, lightweight volleyballs designed to build confidence and success in students learning to volley, serve, or pass. Their extra-large size and ultra-soft feel make them less intimidating and easier to track, catch, and strike. These features make them excellent for teaching a wide range of fundamental movement skills in a variety of creative, safe, and high-energy physical education activities. Below are 15 unique, movement-rich activities that utilize the Supra Volleyball Trainers in both skill-building and imaginative gameplay!
1. Serve & Sprint Circuit: Students serve the Supra Volleyball Trainer over a net, then sprint to a cone and back—building coordination, power, and running endurance.
2. Catch-a-Cloud: Toss the Supra ball high in the air. Students must track it, move underneath, and catch it before it hits the ground—reinforcing tracking, catching, and reaction time.
3. Padding Target Smash: Set up Universal Volleyball Post Padding as targets. Students aim to strike or serve the ball to hit the pad. Practices aim, power, and spatial awareness.
4. Volleyball Volcano: Place cones in a circle with a Supra ball balanced on each. Students must run and gently strike the ball off the cones—combines precision striking and agility.
5. Bumper Cars Volleyball: Students must bump the ball to each other while hopping in place. Encourages consistent arm control and lower-body endurance.
6. Belly Bump Blast: Teams must keep the ball airborne using only their torsos (belly/chest bumps). Great for coordination and core control.
7. Tower Taps: Use a tall object or net. Students try to tap the ball high and touch a designated mark. Develops jumping, coordination, and control.
8. Overhead Octopus: In groups of 4-5, students form a circle and must only use overhead passes to keep the ball aloft. Focuses on overhead coordination and cooperation.
9. Walking Wallops: Students walk backward while bumping the ball to a partner—develops backward locomotion and coordination.
10. Supra Shark Zone: One student is a shark in the middle. Others try to pass the ball across the zone without it being intercepted. Enhances passing accuracy and defensive dodging.
11. Volley Tag Toss: Students volley the ball between teammates. If a player drops it, they become a tagger. Promotes volleying consistency and locomotor evasion.
12. Balloon Bump Battle: With the ball in the air, students compete to keep it up without letting it touch the floor. Great for focus and vertical jumping.
13. Net Walk Bump: Students walk side-by-side along a volleyball net while bumping the ball over and under to each other. Builds lateral movement and communication.
14. Sky Serve Sequence: Each student must serve, then quickly run to a new spot before the next student hits it. Encourages quick movement, serving, and coordination.
15. Supra Smash Relay: Teams must pass the ball down a line using only bumping. The last student must catch and run it to the front. Great for teamwork, control, and agility.