Warm Up Dodgeball Activities for KS2

Dynamic warm-up circuit featuring three exercises performed in sets of 10 repetitions each

High-energy warm-up where four teams compete from corners, developing peripheral awareness and multi-directional movement skills

Four teams compete simultaneously in corner territories with progressive land acquisition

A fast-paced dodgeball warm-up focusing on teamwork and positive sportsmanship with bonus point rewards

Dynamic tag game where students dodge soft balls thrown by throwers positioned on court sides while attempting to cross from one baseline to sanctuary at opposite end

Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers

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

High-energy warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number calls by performing specific actions, with opportunities for student creativity

Progressive movement activities developing spatial awareness, listening skills, and dynamic warm-up

Progressive warm-up activity using walking and jogging intervals to prepare the body for physical activity

A dynamic warm-up game where eliminated players go to 'prison' and can be rescued by teammates catching thrown balls.

High-energy tag game where all students are simultaneously 'it' and try to tag others

Progressive movement warm-up developing spatial awareness through jogging, sidestepping, and backward movement

Dynamic listening and reaction warm-up developing spatial awareness and quick decision-making

Students practice three key evasion movements responding to verbal commands while moving around the space

Students jog around space responding quickly to movement commands with explosive actions

Dynamic warm-up developing spatial awareness through directional movement patterns

Students move only on court lines while two chasers try to tag them, creating tactical movement and spatial awareness

A dual-task warm-up combining ball passing, counting in multiples, and running to develop coordination and concentration.

Two teams compete simultaneously - one passes and counts while the other runs laps around them

Students work in pairs to create and demonstrate their own warm-up sequence to prepare the class for physical activity

Partners perform movement actions and race to collect a cone on command

Students take turns leading their small team through different stretches, developing leadership and flexibility

Small groups take turns leading stretches with focus on leadership development and muscle preparation