60m Relay Tips: How to Excel in Short Distances

　　Among the many events of the Games, although the 60m relay race is short, it is tense and exciting, full of collision of speed and passion. Mastering practical skills can help your team stand out.

The baton arrangement of the relay team members is crucial。 The distance of 60 meters is not long, and the first bat needs to start with a fast response and explosive team. For example, in the school sports day, the first batsman of a certain class rushed to the front in an instant with his excellent starting reaction, laying an advantage for the team. The second batsman must have a certain speed and acceleration ability, and quickly increase his speed over a short distance. The third bar is not only fast, but cornering technique is even more critical, because the 60-meter relay may include corners, and good cornering skills can reduce speed loss. And the last stick is undoubtedly the strongest sprint ability, you must have strong psychological quality and sprint explosiveness, and rush to the finish line in one go at critical moments.

The baton passing technique is the core skill of the 60-meter relay。 Common baton transfer methods include lifting up and pressing down. When passing the baton upwards, the baton passer picks up the baton from the bottom up and sends it to the receiver; The down-pressure type is when the baton passer passes the front of the stick from top to bottom to the receiver. In actual competitions, the downward pressure type is more favored because of its high accuracy. The baton receiver can start acceleration about 5 meters away from the baton passer, and when the speed is close to each other, it is the best time to pass the baton, which is like passing something between two vehicles at the same speed, and grasping the timing can avoid the mistake of dropping the baton.

Teamwork and tactical arrangements cannot be ignored either。 The team members should trust each other and have a tacit understanding. Before the game, through repeated training, familiarize yourself with each other's rhythm and habits. For example, determine the signal to pass the baton so that the successor can prepare in advance. Tactically, the strategy can be adjusted according to the opponent's situation, and if the opponent is strong, steady tactics can be used to reduce mistakes; If you have the upper hand, you can be more aggressive and try to widen the gap.

　　In the 60m relay race, every detail determines success or failure. From baton arrangement, baton passing and passing techniques to team cooperation, only by integrating these skills can we gallop on the field and sprint towards victory.