How to place the runners in the relay race  to do the up sweep pass:
As you should all know, the relay team is made up of four runners ,the  first runner that is starting the race should be placed on the inside lane in order to avoid running into his or her teammate the second runner should be on the outside to receive the baton ,the third runner should be on the inside and the fourth runner on the outside. This is done to get the baton  around the track smoothly.



Coaching Points
1 The passer must pass the baton in the out going runner's hand
2 The outgoing runner's hand must be behind him/her at about waist height
3 The hand must form a v shape between the thumb and four fingers
4 Palm should be facing down
5 The passer must pass the baton at a good length for the receiver to hold it


The donts of the Up sweep:
1 Never hold the baton at the top
2 Never let the baton go until the receiver grips it
3 Never change the baton from the hand in which you have received it- it will slow you do!
4 Always look ahead of you
5 Never collect the baton out of the exchange zone

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