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Originally posted by tracknutThe French never actully slowed down. In a national publication they revealed their" secret" which was timing a rolling start with the incoming runner. Our problem is we get a new national coach every season whereas the other countries have a desigated national coach (French, USSR, Cuba, Japan) I can't say the same for T & T but look how well they progressed in the last three seasons.
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The French never actully slowed down. In a national publication they revealed their" secret" which was timing a rolling start with the incoming runner. Our problem is we get a new national coach every season whereas the other countries have a desigated national coach (French, USSR, Cuba, Japan) I can't say the same for T & T but look how well they progressed in the last three seasons.
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Re: baton passing 101
Originally posted by lonewolfOriginally posted by jazzcyclist[Now I understand. But I must point out that whenever the baton has to be passed across the lane as you've describe, then either one or both of the runners are out of place. .
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Re: baton passing 101
Originally posted by jazzcyclist[Now I understand. But I must point out that whenever the baton has to be passed across the lane as you've describe, then either one or both of the runners are out of place. .
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I truly don't believe it's about the type of exchange the U.S. uses that has been their issue. If you don't practice enough with those individuals who actually are gonna run the relay (round & finals), doesn't matter what type of exchange you have, you're probably gonna get the same results.
The definition of insanity is expecting different results, yet doing things the same.
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Re: baton passing 101
Originally posted by scratchmanOriginally posted by jazzcyclistOriginally posted by lonewolfOriginally posted by jazzcyclistOriginally posted by lonewolfWhat makes me cringe is right to left, or vice versa, from wrong side of lane with outgoing running looking back with body contorted doing the windshield wiper.
I think the most important thing is to use the upsweep pass which, IMO, is the superior delivery and gets outgoing off and running in the right direction quicker.
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Re: baton passing 101
Originally posted by jazzcyclistOriginally posted by lonewolfOriginally posted by jazzcyclistOriginally posted by lonewolfWhat makes me cringe is right to left, or vice versa, from wrong side of lane with outgoing running looking back with body contorted doing the windshield wiper.
I think the most important thing is to use the upsweep pass which, IMO, is the superior delivery and gets outgoing off and running in the right direction quicker.
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Re: baton passing 101
Originally posted by lonewolfOriginally posted by jazzcyclistOriginally posted by lonewolfWhat makes me cringe is right to left, or vice versa, from wrong side of lane with outgoing running looking back with body contorted doing the windshield wiper.
I think the most important thing is to use the upsweep pass which, IMO, is the superior delivery and gets outgoing off and running in the right direction quicker.
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Re: baton passing 101
Originally posted by RustyjaguarSome good points. however, you want your leadoff to run to the inside of the lane with the baton in their right hand. The 2nd leg runner will run to the outside of their lane a little to receive the baton in the left hand. Do not switch hands ever. Too much risks. The reason the 2nd and anchor legs run to the outside alittle gives the leadoff and 3rd legs a little room in case the first pass is missed and they won't trip over each other aka Anderson and Muna. Leadoff right hand /inside lane . 2nd left hand / outer part of lane. 3rd right hand / inside of lane. Anchor left hand/ outer part of lane. Never teach switching baton. Too many risks.
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Re: baton passing 101
Originally posted by jazzcyclistOriginally posted by lonewolfWhat makes me cringe is right to left, or vice versa, from wrong side of lane with outgoing running looking back with body contorted doing the windshield wiper.
I think the most important thing is to use the upsweep pass which, IMO, is the superior delivery and gets outgoing off and running in the right direction quicker.
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ok so i didnt read all the posts, but if this is "101", I was taught in Jr. High on the 4x100 never put your hand back until you are sure you are in the zone (doc patton). if the guy runs you over, you didnt take off soon enough and are going to flub it anyway. now... if you take off too soon, youll be out of the zone before he gets there. Its not an exact science but the error made by the men was pretty riduculus when you apply thie "101" principle
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"In relay races of 4x100m and 4x200m, members of a team other
than the first athlete may commence running not more than 10m
outside the take-over zone (see Rule 170.2). A distinctive mark shall
be made in each lane to denote this extended limit."
"Each take-over zone shall be 20m long of which the scratch line is
the centre. The zones shall start and finish at the edges of the zone
lines nearest the start line in the running direction." IAAF RULE 170
Should have Known better... you are 100% right Jazzy. Should have qouted it the way you said it but a closing Bolt is a hard Missile to hit.
But Crawford and Patton as pros forgot as well, so I can't be too hard on myself.
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