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| kjohnson |
 Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject: 4x400m relay |
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Location: USA - Texas
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| I am teaching my kids handoffs today for the 4x400m. What is the best way to teach them the handoff? |
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| gtrain |
| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:01 am Post subject: change overs |
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all 4 x 400 can be visual changes, with outgoing runner receiving in left hand and swapping to right.
However, because 1st runner stays in lane, the first changeover could be a none visual change.
I assume that visual changes are used as the incoming runners speed is lower and therefore there really isn't a need to always be facing forward for acceleration.
I would practise both types.
Also important to get lining up through 2nd and 3rd changes right (keeping clear and working through traffic) |
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