Warm Up Invasion Games Activities for KS2

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

Dynamic warm-up game where cats chase mice with role reversals to develop evasion skills

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

Dynamic tag game where taggers use frisbees to tag opponents below the waist. Tagged players freeze with arms wide and can be freed by teammates crawling through their legs.

A chasing game where students run only on marked lines with caught players becoming blockers

Teams run in sequence to cones while crossing paths, developing peripheral vision and spatial awareness

Teams race to cones in sequence while developing peripheral vision and spatial awareness as runners cross paths

A dynamic warm-up that develops peripheral vision and spatial awareness through crossing relay patterns

Full game experience with regular position rotations to develop understanding of different roles and responsibilities

Dynamic warm-up game where students manipulate different equipment while following Simon Says commands to develop control and listening skills

High-energy chase game where students help trapped teammates while developing spatial awareness and communication

Dynamic tag game where runners use deception to evade catchers who throw soft bibs

Dynamic tag game where trapped players need teamwork to be rescued, developing spatial awareness and communication

Students practice organising teams, assigning roles, and understanding tournament formats