exchange zone
Baton transfer area
The exchange zone is a marked section of a track where relay runners must pass the baton to their teammates.
The incoming runner must hand off within this zone—typically 20 meters long—or the team is disqualified.
She entered the exchange zone at full speed, arm extended for the baton.
relay
Slender rod for leading
- handoffDirect physical exchange
- passMove beyond or decline
- timingArt of choosing moments
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
leadoff · second leg · third leg · acceleration · blind pass · takeover · speed · momentum
baton
Slender rod for leading
anchor · leadoff · second leg · third leg · acceleration · blind pass · takeover · speed · momentum · sprint
track location/function
exchange zonestraightaway
Without pause or hesitation
backstretch · running lane · curve · turn · home stretch
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