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Baton Pass at Speed
Age 12 · Sports
In a sprint relay, the runner behind hands the baton to the runner ahead while both are moving. The handoff must happen inside the marked exchange zone.
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In the picture
- Front runner’s open palm: flat and steady to receive the baton.
- Short smooth baton: the object being placed into the open palm.
- Track surface between the markers: the exchange zone where the baton must be passed.
- Rear runner’s forward knee: bent high in a fast sprint stride.
Examples
- Passing a water bottle to a friend while jogging side by side.
- Handing a ticket to a driver through a car window as the car rolls slowly forward.
Key takeaways
- Both runners keep sprinting through the pass.
- The baton must be handed over before the front runner leaves the exchange zone.
Quiz: Baton Pass at Speed (Age 12)
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What should both runners do while the baton is being passed?
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When must the baton be handed over?
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Where must the baton be passed in a sprint relay?
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