Warm Up Football Activities for Year 5

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

Dynamic tag game where students dodge soft balls thrown by throwers positioned on court sides while attempting to cross from one baseline to sanctuary at opposite end

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

Students dribble into circle centre, pass to someone new, and take their place in continuous movement pattern

Players dribble toward cones simultaneously and cross paths in the middle while maintaining ball control

A tactical tag game where taggers use curved runs to force targets into predictable paths

Partner shadowing activity that develops defensive movement patterns and spatial awareness

Interactive warm-up combining movement, ball control, and coordination challenges

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

High-energy tag game incorporating football-specific movements and safe zones

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

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

Progressive dribbling activity with increasing challenges and obstacles

Dynamic warm-up that introduces shooting movements and ball contact

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

Progressive strength and mobility exercise where students perform wide-stance squatting walks across the mat area, with optional hands-behind-back progression for increased challenge

Dynamic warm-up combining movement and ball handling using netball-style throwing and catching

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

A chasing game where students run only on marked lines with caught players becoming blockers

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