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Coach Paws Says

A6 pocket coach card, 105 × 148 mm. Print double-sided (flip on the short edge), cut, laminate and keep it in your pocket.

Front

RUGGER PUPSOpening Warm-Ups
Ages 3–7

Coach Paws Says

KIT: No kit needed

Play

  1. Only move if you hear “Coach Paws says”.
  2. “Coach Paws says touch your toes.”
  3. “Coach Paws says jump like a Pup.”
  4. Sometimes leave it out — stay still!
  5. No one goes out — keep everyone playing.

Say

  • “Listening ears!”
  • “Ready paws!”
  • “Can you control your body?”

Back

COACH PAWS SAYSAges 3–7
Back

Make it easier

Only use “Coach Paws says” instructions.

Level it up

Increase speed and combine two movements in one instruction.

30 pups

One big group; second adult mirrors from the far side.

Stay safe & strong

Keep a big space between children.

Early Years 3–5 / KS1 5–7

EY: Avoid elimination entirely. If a child moves at the wrong moment, laugh and carry on. Use simple whole-body actions.

KS1: Increase reaction speed and add rugby actions: passing shape, ball presentation position, side-step, squat, jump and land.

PAWS

  • P Play with Purpose
  • S Stay Safe & Strong

PAWS / READY — ruggerpups