Warm Up Tennis Activities for KS2

A structured running warm-up alternating between jogging and walking phases to prepare students for sports activities

Fast-paced collection game where students race to collect balls after listening for the GO signal

Teams work together to pass a ball and tag a designated target player

Teams work together to tag one person by passing a ball between teammates

Dynamic warm-up focusing on tracking moving balls while developing controlled movement patterns

A dynamic warm-up game that develops underarm throwing skills while raising heart rate and spatial awareness

Partner catching game over net that develops tactical placement and movement skills

Students respond to different coloured cones with specific tennis movements and partner formations

Partners take turns attacking and defending cones using progressively challenging throwing and hitting techniques

Partner chase game using cone exchange to develop agility and spatial awareness

Pairs work cooperatively to build and extend rallies using controlled shots aimed at partner's reach

Partners work together to keep a tennis ball moving using racquets, building control and cooperation

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

Progressive warm-up combining throwing practice, movement, and hand-eye coordination to prepare for tennis activities.

Students develop quick feet and reaction speed by responding to numbered cone commands

Dynamic warm-up activity where students copy ball handling skills demonstrated by rotating leaders

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

Dynamic warm-up game where students move freely then freeze in specific tennis positions on command

Dynamic warm-up where students explore different movement speeds by changing 'gears' from slow walking to running, developing pace control and spatial awareness

A cooperative handball game that develops volley timing and teamwork skills over a net

Dynamic warm-up involving jogging between cones and touching them with hands, feet, or alternating patterns

Partners jog to meet at the centre line, high five, then return using different movement patterns

Partner activity combining fitness and individual racket skills development

Teams of 4 hold plank positions at hoops arranged in a square formation and strategically move bean bags away from their hoops while maintaining plank form