Challenges in Sprint Relay and Their Probable Solutions: A Review

Rajarshi  Kar

Challenges in Sprint Relay and Their Probable Solutions: A Review

Exploring Solutions for Effective Baton Exchange in Sprint Relays

by Rajarshi Kar*,

- Published in International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, E-ISSN: 2231-3745

Volume 6, Issue No. 1, Oct 2013, Pages 1 - 3 (3)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals

ABSTRACT

The study highlighted several issues related to baton exchange in sprint relays. The main difficulty of a sprint relay is due to baton exchange in high speed and its non-visual nature. Many times superior sprinters are seen losing a relay race because of poor baton pass. Some authors say that verbal commands in the relay are also to be blamed. Relay runners and coaches also agree to these factors affecting relay but they are unable to find any solution other than setting up accurate check marks and spending more time practicing together as a team for relay. Silent exchange could be tried out to eliminate the dependence on verbal commands in 4×100-meter relay.

KEYWORD

sprint relay, baton exchange, high speed, non-visual nature, relay race, poor baton pass, verbal commands, relay runners, coaches, silent exchange