Move Like a Pup

Set up

• Children spread safely around the area with space on all sides.
• Coach central so every child can see the demonstration.

How to play

1. Coach names a Pup movement and children move that way.
2. “Tiny Pup!” — small quick steps. “Strong Pup!” — powerful controlled steps.
3. “Sleepy Pup!” — slow movement. “Bouncy Pup!” — small jumps.
4. “Speedy Pup!” — quick feet. “Sneaky Pup!” — quiet controlled movement.
5. Ask children to invent their own Pup movement and name it.

Coach cues

• “Show me your movement!”
• “Can you control it?”
• “Find your space!”

Early Years 3–5

Emphasise imagination and big obvious movements.

KS1 5–7

Add changes in direction, speed and body position between movements.

Safety

• Keep children spread out.
• Avoid maximal sprinting.