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Lesson 15:
Baton Handoffs: Control and Focus
This lesson emphasizes the critical importance of never leaving the exchange zone without the baton and maintaining control during handoffs. Learn the value of slowing down when necessary to ensure a smooth and successful exchange, and how focusing on technique improves performance over time.
In Relay Exchanges for the 4x100 & 200 by Coach Nick Buckvar, athletes and coaches are taken through an in-depth breakdown of the essential techniques, strategies, and philosophies behind successful relay exchanges. Nick opens by emphasizing the critical role of the relay exchange in sprint performance—where tenths of a second are won or lost—and how perfecting this detail can elevate a team's ...
