These three videos from Coaches Insider feature Coach Chris Parno (Minnesota State-Mankato) talking about different aspects of relays.
Watch as Coach Chris Parno explains setting up his tape marks for the 4×100 relay. The age, speed, and strength of the athletes are the determining factors of tape placement but generally it is 18 to 28 steps. There are two methods to determine step distance: Start at 24 steps and make individual adjustments for each runner. Use a zone drill without the baton with the incoming and outgoing runner to become comfortable running through the zone.
Watch as Coach Chris Parno explains the closed-handed baton grips and handoffs for the 4×1. In the 4×4 you can use two different grips, the over hand and the over hand on top of the baton. Coach will show video of each of the relays discussing handoffs and changing hands.
Watch as Coach Chris Parno explains how to select roles for the 4x100m relay order. He highlights the significance of powerful starters and finishers, as well as assessing athletes’ strengths and weaknesses to determine where they fit best. He also covers different baton-passing methods and key analysis points.
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