Warm Up Netball Activities for KS2

A sustained endurance run where students learn pacing strategies and build cardiovascular fitness over 3 minutes of continuous movement

Dynamic warm-up game where students pass and follow in a circle formation

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Fast-paced warm-up game where passers keep the ball away from taggers using quick passing decisions

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

Partner chase game where defenders practice staying close to moving attackers

Dynamic warm-up where pairs pass a ball then chase and tag when signal is given

Partners pass a ball then chase each other when called, developing passing accuracy and movement skills

Partner-based catching progression using frisbees or balls, developing from two-handed 'pancake' catches to one-handed catches to reaction catches. Drops result in immediate star jump penalties to maintain concentration.

Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork

Dynamic tag game where teams of 3 passers try to keep the ball away from 2 taggers through quick passing and movement

Team challenge combining circle passing with running relay to build pressure and teamwork

Teams compete in passing accuracy while others run around the circle

Teams compete in a circle passing challenge while opponents run laps around them

High-energy warm-up where students touch as many cones as possible using quick direction changes

Dynamic warm-up game where teams compete to flip cones while developing spatial awareness and direction changes

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

A progressive warm-up combining movement, ball handling, and partner interaction to prepare for ball sports

Energising warm-up using different movement patterns through specific court areas

Fast-paced warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number commands with specific actions (1=floor touch, 2=jump, 3=both hands floor)

Progressive cardiovascular warm-up incorporating jogging, dynamic stretches (arm circles, high knees, butt kicks), walking lunges, leg swings, and ball familiarisation activities to prepare the body for vigourous circuit training

Progressive warm-up using netball court lines with varied movements to prepare for sport-specific activities

Multi-directional movement circuit preparing students for netball-specific actions and positions