Warm Up Striking & Fielding Activities for KS1

Teams race through cone courses switching balls between hands to develop ambidextrous skills

A dynamic warm-up activity where children move balls between paired cones using both hands to develop ambidextrous skills.

Children roll balls around the area while staying behind them, developing space awareness and ball control.

Individual challenge where students throw beanbags up and catch them before they hit the ground

Dynamic warm-up game combining running and underarm throwing to free caught students

A dynamic warm-up where students perform various movements then race to coloured cones when called

A dynamic warm-up where students move around the area and quickly respond to commands by finding matching coloured cone pairs.

Dynamic tag game where catchers with cones try to tag runners who must use spatial awareness to avoid capture

Dynamic warm-up where students copy teacher or peer movements to prepare body for activity

Fast-paced team warm-up where teams race to turn cones to their designated position

Students react quickly to directional commands while maintaining balance and control

Progressive warm-up circuit using star jumps, high knees, and explosive movements to prepare students for PE activities

Progressive warm-up exercises followed by student-led activity suggestions to build engagement and leadership

Students practice hitting movements with various equipment to discover preferences and develop technique.

Dynamic warm-up combining varied movements with base running circuits to prepare bodies for striking games

Students listen for colour calls and react quickly by running to the corresponding corner cone

A magical twist on tag where only Harry Potter can free frozen wizards from Voldemort's spell

A magical tag game where Voldemorts turn students to stone and Harry Potter saves them with his wand

Dynamic warm-up game where children avoid being caught by Voldemort while Harry Potter rescues frozen teammates

Students run between two designated walls based on directional commands, developing listening skills and quick reactions.

Students respond to verbal commands with different movement patterns to warm up and develop listening skills

Progressive warm-up combining gentle movement with ball handling skills to prepare for striking and fielding activities

Active warm-up combining movement with throwing and catching practice using bean bags

Students perform different movements based on Mr Men character calls