RULES
The baton must be held the entire race. If the baton is dropped, pick it up and continue the race.
The incoming runner must hand the baton to the outgoing runner. You are not allowed to throw the baton.
The incoming and outgoing runners must stay within their lanes the entire race.
The baton must be exchanged within the exchange zones. Your body does not have to be in the exchange zone but the baton does.
When the race is over, do not drop or throw the baton. Doing either thing will cause a disqualification.
RUNNING WITH THE BATON
While holding the baton in the blocks, get in a normal stance.
Squeeze the baton into the crease between the thumb and the index finger. The baton is allowed to go across the line.
When the gun goes off, make a loose fist around the baton.
Keep a loose but solid grip on the baton. Do not squeeze it.
There are many ways to hold a baton. Do what is comfortable for you but also conducive to exchanging the baton.
If you need to adjust the baton, hit the baton against your hip. Do not hit it with your knee because the force will knock it out of your hand.
BLIND EXCHANGES (4x100, 4x200)
SETTING YOUR MARKS
STARTING POSITION
Start with your front foot on the mark.
If you are lining up on the straight, point your feet forward. If you are lining up on the curve, point your feet on the angle of the curve.
EXCHANGING THE BATON
WHEN YOU GET THE BATON
OPEN EXCHANGES (4x400, 4x800)
SETTING YOUR MARKS
STARTING POSITION
EXCHANGING THE BATON
WHEN YOU GET THE BATON
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LONG JUMP
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POLE VAULT
HURDLES
SHOT PUT
DISCUS
DISTANCE
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