INTRODUCTION TO RELAY

How many runners participate in the relay race per team?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 7

What is the hollow metal or plastic stick passed from person to person during a relay race?

• Baton
• Bat
• Stick
• Rod

What is the area on the track in which the baton must be passed between teammates during a relay?

• Acceleration zone

• Exchange zone

• Yellow area

• Arrow zone

Which baton exchange does the 4x800m relay use?

• Non-visual baton exchange

• Visual baton exchange

In the 4x100m relay how far does each person run then exchange the baton?

• 1 lap

• 100m

• 400meters

• 1 mile

Each section of a relay race is called a _______________.

• leg

• lap

• foot

• hand

In the relays, who is called the incoming runner?

• The person passing in the baton

• The person collecting the baton

• The person finishing the race

• The person who runs the first leg of the race

Who is an ‘anchor’ runner in relay?

• Starter in a relay

• Last leg runner

• Second leg runner

• Third leg runner

What is the name of the competitive race that the runners must pass the baton around the track as quickly as possible?

• 5k

• Sprint

• Marathon

• Relay

Name the two types of baton exchange.

• Visual and 4x100m baton exchange

• Sprint and Distance baton exchange

• 4x100m and 4x400m baton exchange

• Visual and Non-visual baton exchange