Track and Field Rules Questions and Answers 100% Verified

Track and Field Rules Questions and Answers 100% Verified 4x100 - How is the length of each leg determined? Depending on where they pass the baton in the 20-metre exchange zone determines how long each leg actually is — and how fast the relay team can be. The incoming runner is moving faster than the outgoing runner who has only 10 meters to accelerate, so the farther into that zone they run before transferring the baton, the faster the overall time will be. 4x100 - What are the relay violations? Dropped baton out of exchange area, lane violation, baton exchange out of exchange zone 4x100 - What does the leadoff runner do? The leadoff runner leaves from the blocks with the starting gun but the other three must determine through practice when to start running. Relay team members will walk back a set number of steps from the start of their fly zone and put down a tape marker on the track. They need to start running just before the incoming runner steps on that piece of tape. 4x100 - What hand do the runners carry the baton with? The 1st and 3rd runners carry the baton in the right hand and run on the inside (left side) of the lane. The 2nd and 4th runners take the baton in the left hand and run closer to the outside (right side) of the lane. 4x100 - What is the 10-metre fly zone in 4x100 race? where the outgoing runner gets up to speed before entering the 20-metre exchange zone where the baton must be passed between team members. 4x100 - who is the first leg? the team's strong starter, someone who can really explode out of the blocks but is steady enough not to risk a false start, and can run a good first corner. 4x100 - who is the fourth leg? often the team's fastest runner, one who possesses a highly competitive nature and can hold off challengers or chase down competitors if the team is behind. It also needs to be someone who can stay focused in that final high traffic exchange zone where tension is at its peak 4x100 - who is the second leg? often one of the longest legs and it demands great speed endurance. It usually goes to a strong 200-metre runner and, since they receive and pass the baton with their left hand, they must also be very good at handling the stick. 4x100 - who is the third leg? a curve specialist who can receive and deliver the baton on a turn and has the ability to run a fast curve close to the inside lane line without stepping