Relay Race Handover
Age 9 · Sports
Four runners on one team move a baton around the track. One runner passes the baton to the next inside a marked zone.
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- The baton: a short stick passed from one runner to the next
- The changeover zone: the marked lane area where the pass is allowed
- The open hand: the receiving runner’s hand ready for the baton
Examples
- A school sports day relay where teams pass a baton.
- A picnic game where players pass a stick from hand to hand.
Key takeaways
- A team has four runners, and each runner carries the baton for one part of the race.
- The baton must be passed inside the marked changeover zone.
Quiz: Relay Race Handover (Age 9)
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How many runners are on one relay team?
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Where must the baton be passed?
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What is the baton?
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