Straight Track Team Relay
Full relay races on straight track applying sprinting technique and baton changeover skills in team competition
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Full relay races on straight track applying sprinting technique and baton changeover skills in team competition
Quick Info
high
24
80m x 30m ideally, minimum 40m x 20m
Equipment Required
Relay batons
1 per team
Lane markers
20-30 cones or markers
Start/finish markers
2-4 markers
Stopwatch
1-2
Relay Baton
As needed
Markers
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Athletics
Activity Tags
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
High Competition
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Features
Engaging
Fun
Challenging
Skills
Speed
Team Play
Shooting
Passing
Agility
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
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