Warm Up Dodgeball Activities for Year 8

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

One player dodges balls thrown by teammates positioned around a circle boundary

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

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

Four teams compete simultaneously across connected courts with territory expansion rules

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

A dynamic warm-up that introduces tactical thinking and positive team behaviours through modified dodgeball gameplay

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