Relay Run

Relay run is a running event in athletics.

• True

• False

There are ______ runners in a team.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The equipment carried the runner is _______

• pole

• whistle

• spike shoes

• baton

The first runner starts in a standing start position.

• True

• False

The place where one runner gives the other runner the baton is called _______

• baton exchange zone

• penalty spot

• 3-point line

• zone defence

There are two ways to pass the baton in a relay race. What are they?

• Upsweep

• Downsweep

• Longsweep

• Shortsweep

This is the _______ technique.

(Look at the arrow)

• Upsweep

• Downsweep

• Longsweep

• Shortsweep

This is the _______ technique.

(Look at the arrow)

• Upsweep

• Downsweep

• Longsweep

• Shortsweep

In the 400 meter relay (4 x 100) how far does each person run?

• 400 meters (1 lap)

• 100 meters (1/4 lap)

• 4 meters

• 1 mile

In the 1600 meter relay (4 x 400) how many laps does each person run?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 400