The technique of relay running has several stages

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Relay running is an athletic sport. Although popular, it requires participants to know the techniques of relay running to achieve good results. The technique of relay running is divided into several stages and each stage has a different role.

1. What is a relay?

Relay running is a sport divided into teams, each person in the team will support each other to complete the race. Relay running is classified as athletics. With the 4x100 relay, there are 4 athletes participating in the competition and carrying a stick.
The players on the team will pass the clubs to each other and when they reach the finish line, they will stop. The team with the fastest time to finish the race wins, the usual time for each stroke is 2.2 seconds.
The leader plays the role of warm-up for the team, this is an important position and the remaining 3 continue to exchange clubs. The distance for each stroke is 20m and must be exactly 10m from the destination area. Athletes in the course of competition need to ensure that the club is handed over at the right position and at the right distance as specified in advance.

2. How many stages does the relay running technique have?

For a good result, athletes need to know the basic relay technique. Dividing the track into several stages is the best way to help participants better support each other as well as allocate and control time effectively. So in "how many stages of relay technique", normally in relay running technique is divided into 4 stages, which are:
Movement phase At this stage, athletes need to warm up and Warm up the body, this is considered an extremely important stage. Warm-up will help you reduce the risk of muscle tension during jogging, not only that, but it also helps lubricate joints, thereby increasing the body's flexibility.
Start with compression exercises or local activities. This helps you mentally prepare for the competition as well as know the exam time.

The starting phase The first position is a position that needs attention because it plays a warm-up role for the whole team. When the athlete understands the relay starting technique, the body will quickly adapt to the race, making the running rhythm become faster.
Acceleration phase During acceleration, you need to pay attention to your heart rate and breathing rate. The best way is to take a deep breath during the run and exhale completely to provide the necessary oxygen for the body in the best way. Keepers engaged at this stage in the run should not swing their arms too hard to avoid losing strength.
During the "sprint" phase, athletes need to apply good deep breathing techniques to make the running process more efficient and reduce fatigue.
Finishing phase When reaching the finish line, athletes need to slow down slowly, do not sit down all the time, but need to move and breathe regularly to avoid myocardial infarction. During rest, athletes should make up for the energy lost during competition. You can use some types of electrolyte drinks or Energy Bars or Protein Bars.
In short, relay running is an athletic sport. Although popular, it requires participants to know the techniques of relay running to achieve good results.

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