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
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