Passing the Baton in a Relay

In the picture

1. 1The baton: passed from hand to hand, never thrown
2. 2The receiver’s open hand: stretched back as a steady target
3. 3The receiver already running: picking up speed before the pass
4. 4The painted marks: the edge of the exchange zone

Examples

• In a school sports day 4 × 100 m relay, each team hands the baton on three times.
• In the Olympic 4 × 100 m final, a clean pass in the zone can win more time than a faster runner.

Quiz: Passing the Baton in a Relay (Age 13)

1. 1

   In a sprint relay, what must be inside the exchange zone when the pass happens, or the team is disqualified?

   • The incoming runner’s feet
   • The receiver’s feet
   • The baton itself
2. 2

   What should the receiver do just before the pass?

   • Stand still and look back to catch the baton
   • Start running early and look forward, not back
   • Start running early but keep looking back at the incoming runner
3. 3

   Why does the receiver start running before taking the baton?

   • So the receiver can reach the exchange zone in time
   • So the incoming runner can slow down earlier
   • So both runners keep their speed during the pass

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This quiz is free there while the lesson is in the free week.