Warm Up Handball Activities for Year 5

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

Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers

Circle passing game where one player tries to intercept passes between teammates

High-energy tag game where frozen players are rescued by teammates making successful passes

Dynamic tag game where frozen players are rescued through accurate passing between special 'star' players

An energetic tag game where frozen players are rescued through successful passing sequences

Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork

Fast-paced team challenge combining passing accuracy with running speed

Two teams compete with one passing around a circle while the other runs relay-style

Students move in central area while corner throwers practice accurate passes to moving targets

Partners practice defensive movement patterns by shadowing each other's movements while maintaining set distance

A dynamic warm-up game where dribblers protect their balls from thieves who try to steal possession

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 using number calls to practice different ball handling movements with handballs

Interactive warm-up where students demonstrate handball rules through movement and action

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

Students work in pairs where one leads a comprehensive warm-up including all four components (stretching, heart rate, muscle preparation, mental focus) while their partner assesses and provides constructive feedback using two stars and a wish format

Individual warm-up activity combining jogging, ball control, and directional pivoting

Teams race to collect items from a central area, then steal from each other with tactical discussions

Students practice marking skills by shadowing a partner without making contact

Teams compete to throw balls past the opposition's back line while defending their own

Students work in pairs to create and demonstrate their own warm-up sequence to prepare the class for physical activity

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