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Relay Skill Progression
Your Athlete Can:
Never
Sometimes
Often
First Leg
Perform a block start
Perform a stand-up start
Hold baton in hand while running
Sprint under control with hips tall, erect posture, slight forward body lean from ground
Run the curve, staying in lane
Pass baton in exchange zone with designated technique
Second Leg
Receive baton in exchange zone with designated technique
Hold baton in hand while running
Sprint under control with hips tall, erect posture, slight forward body lean from ground
Run the straightaway
Pass baton in exchange zone with designated technique
Third Leg
Receive baton in exchange zone with designated technique
Hold baton in hand while running
Sprint under control with hips tall, erect posture, slight forward body lean from ground
Run the curve in lane if 4x100
Pass baton in exchange zone with designated technique
Fourth "Anchor" Leg
Receive baton in exchange zone with designated technique
Hold baton in hand while running
Sprint under control with hips tall, erect posture, slight forward body lean from ground
Run the curve
Lunge forward and lean through finish line
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