6.8.2.4 Tag Relay
Activity
: Each runner runs one lap before passing the baton onto the next member who must be
ready. The chase continues until someone catches the team in front and ‘Tags’ them with the baton.
The whistle blows - all running stops and a point is awarded to the team making the ‘Tag’. The two
teams involved in the ‘Tag’ change places and the chase starts again.
For example, if team ‘A’ catches team ‘B’ the whistle blows, all stop and team ‘A’ are awarded one
point. Then ‘A’ and ‘B’ change places so that ‘A’ is chasing ‘C’, ‘C’ is chasing ‘D’ and ‘D’ is chasing ‘B’.
When appropriate, the ‘referee’ can change the running direction from ‘anti-clockwise’ to ‘clockwise’
or have the scoring team change mats with the team it caught. The teams do not necessarily require
the same number so no young athlete is left out.
Speed Activities
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WEB COPY
©EVEQUE
WEB COPY
©EVEQUE
15–20m
Please note that the diameters of these tracks may be reduced for indoor use and will be dependent
on the size of the facility. It is a very important to ensure the track allows the young athletes to run
safely without colliding with walls or pieces of equipment. Therefore the track should be marked out
with these safety considerations in mind.
