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Passing the baton in a relay
Age 14 · Sports
In a relay, four runners each run one leg and hand a baton to the next teammate. The handover must happen inside a marked zone, and a smooth pass keeps the team’s speed high for the best total time.
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In the picture
- Acceleration band: where the outgoing runner starts to speed up
- Changeover zone: the marked area where the baton must be passed
- Baton: the object handed from runner to runner
- Waiting runner: a teammate ready to take the next leg
Examples
- A school 4x100 m team practising handovers at training
- Runners at a track meet passing the baton in the final of a regional championship
Key takeaways
- The baton must be passed inside the changeover zone, or the team is disqualified.
- A fast, smooth handover saves more time than a slightly faster runner.
Quiz: Passing the baton in a relay (Age 14)
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In a relay, what happens if the baton is passed outside the marked changeover zone?
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Which usually helps a relay team’s total time more?
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What is the changeover zone in a relay?
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