Skill Game Invasion Games Activities for EYFS

Partners complete decreasing numbers of passes then run to change places in an exciting countdown format

One student dribbles a ball trying to escape from their partner using controlled touches

Groups of three play attackers vs defenders where two sharks work together to prevent one fish from crossing to safety

Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups

Two teams race to turn cones either upright (dishes) or inverted (domes) in a dynamic warm-up game

Team throwing and catching game where players must throw accurately to teammates in designated houses

Cooperative activity where partners take turns leading and following while maintaining ball control

A partner-based chase game focusing on turn-taking and basic attack/defence concepts

Students in centre dribble out to pass to circle players and receive back, developing passing and movement skills

Dynamic game where students run between stationary ball holders, practicing passing and trapping skills under movement pressure

Classic chasing game with emphasis on following rules, fair play, and gentle tagging

Partner-based chasing game focusing on gentle tagging and basic score counting

2v2 court game where teams throw ball over net to opponent's side, catching before second bounce