Changing Leader Warm-up
Follow-the-changing-leader warm-up in a line or group: the leader changes often and the others copy.
How to play
- Groups of 5 or 6 in a line.
- The first student does warm-up movements and the rest copy.
- On the signal, the leader moves to the back and the next one leads.
- Everyone leads at least once.
Rules
- Safe movements everyone can copy.
- Quick leader changes.
Variations
Easier
Movements in place.
Standard
Movements while traveling.
Harder
The leader changes without warning and students must spot it.
Adaptations
- Shy students: can repeat an earlier movement.
- Limited mobility: adapted group.
Learning goals
- Warm up in a varied way.
- Encourage leadership.
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