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Pup Stretch & Move

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

Pup Stretch & Move

KIT: No kit needed

Play

  1. Reach high, reach low.
  2. Arm circles and ankle movements.
  3. Squat and stand, gentle lunge.
  4. Balance on one foot.
  5. Small jump, soft landing.

Say

  • “Move smoothly.”
  • “Strong balance.”
  • “Soft landing.”

Back

PUP STRETCH & MOVEAges 3–7
Back

Make it easier

Reduce the range of motion.

Level it up

Add balance holds or controlled movement combinations.

30 pups

One ring, coach turning to face each side.

Stay safe & strong

Never force a stretch.

Early Years 3–5 / KS1 5–7

EY: Use imaginative language — “Reach up like a tall Pup!”

KS1: Introduce simple names for the movements and talk about good technique.

PAWS

  • S Stay Safe & Strong

PAWS / READY — ruggerpups