Warm Up Rugby 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 activity where students practice fundamental ball handling skills including hand-to-hand passing, throwing and catching, and partner exchanges while moving around a defined area

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

Partner-based catching progression using frisbees or balls, developing from two-handed 'pancake' catches to one-handed catches to reaction catches. Drops result in immediate star jump penalties to maintain concentration.

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

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

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

Dynamic warm-up game where teams pass a ball to tag opponents within defined grids, with no dribbling allowed

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

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