Pup Stretch & Move

Set up

• Children spread in a loose ring around the coach.
• Everyone needs room to reach up, out and down without touching.

How to play

1. Keep it flowing — this is not a long static stretch session.
2. Reach high, reach low, arm circles, ankle movements.
3. Squat and stand, gentle lunges, side reaches.
4. Balance on one foot, then small jumps with a controlled landing.
5. Keep children moving between every movement.

Coach cues

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

Early Years 3–5

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

KS1 5–7

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

Safety

• No forced stretching.
• Controlled range of movement only.