HOW TO PASS THE BATON IN A SPRINT RELAY?

This week our students are improving their technique with the baton in relay races. Precision is important when passing a baton during a relay race, as fumbling would cause a team to lose seconds in a race where every moment counts, while dropping a baton would result in disqualification.

In order to maximise your chances, it is essential that all members of a relay team are adept at the fundamentals of passing and receiving the baton.

While there are two standard relay events in athletics, the 4 x 100-metre and 4 x 400-metre races, the passing techniques are generally the same. Here, we present a brief video on how best to pass and receive a baton during a relay race.