Wilson GST Leather Footballs
With patented laces, deep channeling, and amazing durability, it is easy to see why the GST leather football is one of the most popular balls in collegiate and high school programs. The unique design creates an ultra-durable ball with the best grip. An exclusive dual tone color with white stripes makes this ball easy to track during drills.
Maximum Durability
Elite design makes this Wilson’s best all-purpose football. 863 premium GST WE Leather cover gives the ball supreme strength for longer, truer play. Multilayered lining and 3-ply bladder offer the best air retention and moisture control to keep the football in game shape.
Get the Best Grip
Exclusive composite leather stripes give the ball 82% more grip than traditional painted stripes. Looking for even more control? Patented Accurate Control Lacing provides an outstanding 174% more grip than traditional laces. This helps players improve passing and catching accuracy because they don’t have to worry about the ball slipping from their hands.
Available in youth and official sizes. Official size is available in standard, dark, red, yellow, green, or royal leather. It's the preferred choice for more than 180 NCAA programs and dozens of state high school associations. Balls meeting NHFS specifications feature the authentication mark.
Football Drills and Activity Ideas with Wilson® GST™ Leather Footballs
The Wilson® GST™ Leather Football is a top-tier ball ideal for teaching students throwing, catching, and kicking techniques. These activities are designed to build fundamental movement skills like coordination, agility, and manipulative skills while fostering teamwork and individual performance. Below are distinct, fun, and engaging activities using the Wilson® GST™ Leather Football.
1. Target Throw Challenge: Students practice their throwing accuracy by aiming for progressively smaller targets, like hoops or cones. The sewn-in stripes on the Wilson® GST™ Football help students focus on their grip and spiral formation, increasing control and precision.
2. Precision Punting: Punters work on both distance and directional punting using the Wilson® GST™ Football. Thanks to the ball's pebbled leather and easy grip, students can control their kicks with greater precision, helping them focus on pinning opponents in specific field positions.
3. Grip & Go Running Back Drill: Running backs practice ball security by holding the Wilson® GST™ Football high and tight as they maneuver through a line of defenders trying to strip the ball. The ball’s patented leather texture and sewn-in stripes help players maintain grip, even when contact is made.
4. Sideline Catch Drill: Receivers work on catching the ball along the sidelines and keeping their feet in bounds.
5. Game-Stripe Quarterback Challenge: Quarterbacks practice their footwork and throwing accuracy by hitting moving targets at various distances. The Wilson® GST™ Football’s sewn-in stripes allow them to maintain a consistent grip, even in quick rollouts or when throwing on the run.
6. Pebbled Leather Fumble Recovery Drill: In this drill, defenders practice recovering fumbles by pouncing on the Wilson® GST™ Football. The pebbled leather helps players grip the ball firmly, reducing the likelihood of a loose ball during a fumble recovery.
7. QB Rollout Timing Drill: Quarterbacks practice rolling out to the right or left and delivering a strike to a receiver. The Wilson® GST™ Football’s enhanced grip allows the QB to keep control of the ball while on the move, resulting in accurate passes under pressure.
8. Stripe & Sprint Drill: Receivers and defensive backs engage in one-on-one sprints, where the receiver must track the Wilson® GST™ Football using the sewn-in stripes to make a clean catch. The stripes help receivers stay focused on the ball as they fight for position.
9. Red Zone Fade Drill: Receivers practice catching fade routes in the end zone using the GST’s pebbled leather for enhanced grip during contested catches. QBs work on placing the ball in high spots where only the receiver can grab it.
10. Stripe-Tracked Catch Relay: Receivers form a relay line, catching the football and sprinting down the field.
11. Interception Drill: Defensive backs practice jumping routes and intercepting passes. The sewn-in stripes on the GST make it easier to time and track the ball in flight, enhancing the defensive backs’ ability to anticipate and react quickly.
12. Out Route Precision: Receivers practice running crisp out routes, and QBs focus on timing the throw perfectly. The Wilson® GST™ Football’s grip and control help QBs place the ball where only the receiver can catch it, improving both timing and accuracy.
13. Punt Return Focus: Returners practice fielding punts using the Wilson® GST™ Football. The sewn-in stripes aid in tracking the ball in the air, giving the returner better control and focus, especially during high, spiraling kicks.
14. Pop-Up Drill: This drill focuses on recovering fumbled balls. Coaches throw or pop up the football at random, and players must react quickly to recover it. The ball’s pebbled leather allows for a firm grip, even during fast recoveries.
15. Field Goal Frenzy: Kickers practice field goals from various distances, using the GST’s exceptional grip and control for improved ball handling during the snap and hold process. The focus is on accuracy and consistency, kicking through target zones marked with cones.