Warm Up Football Activities for Year 4

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 move around the space and quickly form pairs or groups by touching specific body parts together in response to teacher calls

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

Progressive warm-up combining movement, ball familiarity and partner passing

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)

High-energy warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number calls by performing specific actions, with opportunities for student creativity

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

An energizing listening and reaction game where partners take turns chasing each other based on called commands.

High-energy warm-up where students protect their ball while trying to tag others' balls using sole of foot

Dynamic warm-up game where taggers carry footballs while chasing and tagging other students who can be rescued by teammates

Dynamic tag game where ball carriers chase runners who get 'stuck in mud' until rescued by teammates

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

Circle passing game with numbered interceptors developing accuracy under pressure

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

Partner passing activity focusing on movement and creating space to receive

Players attempt to cross from one side to the other while avoiding catchers in the middle zone

Dynamic warm-up focusing on body positioning and movement patterns required for accurate shooting

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

Partners practice staying close to each other while one tries to escape, developing marking awareness and spatial skills

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

Teams practice passing and moving in preparation for competitive matches