Warm Up Football Activities for Year 3

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

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

Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the space and quickly form pairs or groups by touching specific body parts together in response to teacher calls

Students dribble freely while listening for body part calls, then stop ball and place that body part on it

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

Dynamic warm-up game where students move around the area, then collect balls from cones and transfer them to empty cones on command

Dynamic warm-up using teacher commands to vary movement patterns and gradually increase heart rate

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)

Dynamic warm-up game where students collect flags while avoiding capture, developing spatial awareness and agility

Dynamic warm-up combining movement with basic ball control skills to prepare students for football activities

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

Pairs move around a circle passing and following while practicing cushioning technique

Progressive partner activity combining passing technique, dribbling with movement, and decision-making under light defensive pressure

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

Fast-paced tag game where Spidermen throw soft bibs to freeze runners who must be rescued by teammates

A fun tag game where catchers move sideways along lines like table football players

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

Dynamic warm-up combining movement and football skill practice to prepare for competitive play

Interactive warm-up where students make quick choices between exercise options on laminated cards and complete activities with maximum energy in small groups