Definition
The push pass is the most commonly used, efficient, safe and natural technique of the three non visual exchanges.
Outgoing Runner
In this exchange, the outgoing runner holds the receiving hand out towards the side of the body at shoulder height with the thumb pointing down , the palm facing the incoming runner, and the fingers pointing to the inside of the track.
Incoming Runner
The incoming runner will hold the baton at the extreme bottom to facilitate placing the top most part of the baton in the outgoing runner's hand. When the incoming runner reaches close enough, he or she will make a sound or give a signal which will result in the outgoing runner putting up his or her hand in the position mentioned above. The incoming runner will then push up the baton in a forward motion and place it between the thumb and fingers of the outgoing runner who will take it without looking back any at all.
The push pass is the most commonly used, efficient, safe and natural technique of the three non visual exchanges.
Outgoing Runner
In this exchange, the outgoing runner holds the receiving hand out towards the side of the body at shoulder height with the thumb pointing down , the palm facing the incoming runner, and the fingers pointing to the inside of the track.
Incoming Runner
The incoming runner will hold the baton at the extreme bottom to facilitate placing the top most part of the baton in the outgoing runner's hand. When the incoming runner reaches close enough, he or she will make a sound or give a signal which will result in the outgoing runner putting up his or her hand in the position mentioned above. The incoming runner will then push up the baton in a forward motion and place it between the thumb and fingers of the outgoing runner who will take it without looking back any at all.
Tips for the Push Pass Technique
- The incoming runner should always aim for the elbow of the outgoing runner's hand
- The arm of the outgoing runner is extended out parallel to the ground and the hand is open with the thumb pointing down
- Both runners should be at near full speed at the time the exchange should take place and be able to maximize the distance with full outstretched arms
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