: Types of Relay Races Relay Races for Men and Women × meter × meter Members of Relay team = Running members = Length of Baton – cm Circumference of Baton – cm Weight of Baton at least gms Baton exchange zone m Acceleration zone m Methods of baton exchange There are three methods of baton exchange, which are— Downward pass Fig. . : Method to give the baton from the bottom Do You Know? Steeple chase — A hurdle race with water jumps came into existence in England around .
In such a pass, the runner who is to run will move his hand back to take the baton with palms facing upwards. The thumbs will be towards the inner side and the palm will be upward. The athlete holding the baton, will hold the baton from one end and will place the other end of the baton in the hands of the athlete who is about to run. Upward pass In such a pass, the athlete who is going to hold the baton will keep the hand in a ‘V’ shape, which will be used to take the baton near the hip, upside down.
The athlete who is passing the baton will hold the baton in such a way, that it will get nearer to the other athlete. This pass is easier for the new runner. Fig. .
: Method to give the baton from the upper side Fig. . : Method to give push pass Push pass Push pass is exactly similar to the downward pass at the change over box. The athlete, who is holding the baton, runs while aiming at the elbow of the other athlete with the baton.
The other athlete takes the baton with his arm moving backward. Jumping Events Jumping Events consist of four events. However, only two (Long jump and High jump) are discussed below. •• Long Jump •• High Jump •• Triple Jump •• Pole Vault Long Jump Long jump is considered as the main field event.
In this event, the athlete has to jump from