Relay Baton Exchange

In the picture

1. 1Front sprinter’s open palm, turned up to receive the baton
2. 2Silver baton held by the rear sprinter and moved into the open palm
3. 3Exchange zone between the two yellow lines, where the handover must happen
4. 4Rear sprinter’s forward forearm guiding the baton toward the receiver

Examples

• Passing a baton to a teammate in a school 4x100 m relay.
• Handing a water bottle to a running partner without slowing down.

Quiz: Relay Baton Exchange (Age 15)

1. 1

   In a 4x100 m relay, when should the receiver be running during the baton exchange?

   • Already sprinting before the baton is placed in the hand
   • Standing still until the baton touches the hand
   • Walking slowly while waiting for the baton
2. 2

   Where must the baton exchange happen in a 4x100 m relay?

   • Anywhere on the track before the finish line
   • Only after the receiver has stopped running
   • Inside the marked exchange zone
3. 3

   At what speed should the baton handover happen in a 4x100 m relay?

   • After both runners slow to a stop
   • At walking pace
   • At full speed

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