Sports Relays are group games that help players learn to work together as a team. They require a lot of coordination and the ability to listen for instructions. The game leader should demonstrate and verbally explain how to do each part of the relay. They should also make sure each player sits down once their turn is over. This is a good way to signal the player that they have completed their task and it also calms them down.

Relay races typically involve four athletes, each running a different leg of the race. The first team to cross the finish line with the baton wins. Resource royaltv01.com

The first runner, known as the anchor, is usually selected for their ability to get a fast start, run well on the bends and have speed endurance. The second fastest runner is often selected for the second leg. The third runner is usually selected for their ability to run well in the straight and have good handoff skills.

Beyond Track and Field: The Diversity of Sports Relays in Different Disciplines

During a relay race, the runners must run in their designated lanes and pass a baton to each other. The baton is an aluminum tube with a diameter of 4 cm and length of 30cm. It weighs 50 gram and is smooth on both sides.

The outgoing runner starts their leg by running at full speed and then reaching over to grab the baton from the incoming runner within a 20 meter “exchange zone”. The incoming runner will usually make a verbal cue to let the outgoing runner know they have the baton in their hand. The outgoing runner should then continue running and not stop until they reach the starting block of their next leg.