Warm Up Tennis Activities for Year 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A chasing game where students run only on court lines while one 'Pacman' tries to catch them, creating strategic blockers

Dynamic warm-up where students jog around the space and demonstrate different racket sport shot actions on command

Dynamic warm-up combining movement with racket control and ready position practice

Team relay focusing on safe racket handling and assessment of grip technique

Fast-paced reaction game where students sprint and freeze on command, developing quick responses and balance

Students move around a marked area and freeze in tennis ready position on command

A comprehensive warm-up that prepares students for competitive activity while practicing key movement patterns

A team-based warm-up combining side-stepping reactions with circuit running in a Wimbledon theme

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