
Aim To warm players up physically and mentally. To select and apply skills and tactics with a range of movement skills incorporating spatial awareness. To understand fitness and health by becoming aware of the benefits of participating in a warm up game to prepare for physical activity Organisation Players work in 3 lines between the red, orange and green discs. Initially jogging on the spot; they then must react to commands as soon as possible.Change to a different colour lanes. Move from front to back Move up 3 places Move back 2 places Variations Change colour command for team name or number Players to use side steps, hopping, skipping when swapping lines Add mobility exercises
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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