Warm Up Netball Activities for Year 5

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 pass and follow in a circle formation

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

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

Partner chase game where defenders practice staying close to moving attackers

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

Team challenge combining circle passing with running relay to build pressure and teamwork

Teams compete in passing accuracy while others run around the circle

High-energy warm-up where students touch as many cones as possible using quick direction changes

Dynamic warm-up game where teams compete to flip cones while developing spatial awareness and direction changes

Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups

A progressive warm-up combining movement, ball handling, and partner interaction to prepare for ball sports

Energising warm-up using different movement patterns through specific court areas

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)

Progressive warm-up using netball court lines with varied movements to prepare for sport-specific activities

Multi-directional movement circuit preparing students for netball-specific actions and positions

Progressive passing and movement warm-up that prepares students for netball activities

A progressive warm-up combining dynamic movements with chest passing skill revision

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

Students listen for colour calls and react quickly by running to the corresponding corner cone

Fast-paced reaction game where students compete to grab a ball when the correct command is called

Quick-reaction warm-up where students run to correct court areas based on netball positions called out