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Lesson 8:
Troubleshooting for Spaces
This lesson emphasizes the importance of analyzing runner execution before adjusting exchange zone marks. Instead of quickly altering steps, coaches are encouraged to assess acceleration, starting stance, and effort—especially for the incoming runner. Real examples show how maintaining the mark while correcting athlete behavior often leads to more effective exchanges.
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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 ...
