Warm Up Cricket Activities for Year 6

Progressive catching game where pairs reduce target catches from 5 to 1, racing to finish first

High-energy tag game developing spatial awareness and agility using tennis balls for gentle tagging

Dynamic warm-up combining catching practice with chase games to develop spatial awareness and ball handling

Dynamic warm-up game where tagged students form chains that split and continue tagging

Teams compete to pass a ball in zig-zag patterns developing quick hands and accurate throwing

Students in circles throw balls simultaneously to practice quick reactions and catching

Dynamic warm-up combining jogging with progressive ball handling challenges

Dynamic warm-up where students respond to compass direction calls by running to designated bases positioned as North, South, East, and West

Dynamic warm-up sequence preparing shoulder and arm muscles for overarm throwing with cricket-specific movements

Dynamic warm-up combining throwing preparation with fielding movement patterns

Dynamic warm-up introducing cricket batting stance and basic movements

Partner-based warm-up activity to activate prior cricket knowledge through throwing, catching, and striking practice.

Students practice batting technique without a ball, focusing on stance, grip, and swing sequence

Dynamic warm-up using cricket-specific movements to prepare muscles and rehearse key skills

Dynamic warm-up activating cricket-specific movements and hand-eye coordination

Fast-paced throwing and catching game played 2v2 on marked courts to develop accuracy and reactions

Interactive jogging warm-up with action commands to prepare students for cricket activities

Groups of students practice catching and throwing with movement in a rotating circle formation

A progressive warm-up combining movement patterns, catching practice, and throwing accuracy to prepare for cricket fielding

Progressive warm-up incorporating fielding-specific movements through command-based activities, building from jogging to explosive movements with fielding positions

Students move around the space using different locomotion patterns while avoiding others and finding gaps

Partner-based warm-up focusing on three different ball movement techniques: underarm throwing, overarm throwing, and rolling with appropriate fielding techniques

A dynamic circle game where one batter protects their legs while fielders try to hit them with gentle throws

Fast-paced warm-up game where pairs try to score by throwing balls over opponents' goal lines