Warm Up Hockey Activities for KS4

Fast-paced relay race where teams compete by dribbling through cone courses, combining loose dribbling with straight dribbling techniques

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

Student-led fitness circuit targeting specific components (speed, agility, endurance) with team coaching and rotation through challenge stations

Dynamic warm-up where students scoop balls from hoops (nests) and must run back to their partner whilst keeping the ball in their stick, discovering the challenge that leads to learning cradling technique

Dynamic game where defenders (sharks) use jab tackles to knock balls out of a grid while dribblers shield and maintain possession

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

Students take full responsibility for leading their peers through a structured three-part warm-up including pulse raiser, dynamic stretches, and skill practice

Students take leadership roles to design and deliver their own team warm-up incorporating sport-specific skills and dynamic movements

Small groups plan and lead warm-up routines for the class, developing leadership skills and movement knowledge

Students practice cradling and passing under time pressure, working in groups of three with a countdown challenge to develop control and decision-making