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= = =**4x100 meter relay**=


 * created by: Jeremy Bredwood**

The 4x100 meter relay is a race event run in lanes over one lap of the track with four runners completing an equal 100 meters each.

The 4x100 meter relay is split into 4 phases for the number of runners on the track.


 * FIRST RUNNER: **
 * **strong out of the blocks**
 * **master of the curve**
 * ** reliable to hand-off **
 * ** One of the top sprinters on the relay  **

 The first runner in this relay is vital. He must be a strong runner out of the blocks and must master the curve to get his team out and ahead. The starter of the

race must be able to give a clean and quick hand-off to the second runner without any errors or hiccups to ensure the top speed of both runner is obtainable.

He is typically one of the fastest on the depending on the coaches strategy.
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 * SECOND RUNNER:**


 * ** Strong runner on the back stretch **
 * **Good and reliable athlete to advance** **hand-off**
 * **One of the fastest team member**
 * ** Runs with power and purpose **

The second runner in some minds is the most important. He is the athlete that needs to increase the lead given or get the race back within reach. Aside from that, he must be very reliable to hand-off the baton early in the race without error. The second runner is typically one of the faster and a back stretch killer. He is a power runner that should have no problem getting the race back into a reasonable position if down.

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 * THIRD RUNNER:**


 * **Third or Fourth fastest on the relay**
 * **Good curve runner**
 * **Quick runner**
 * **Competitor**

The Third runner of the relay is not usually the fastest(can vary in different situations). He is a strong curve runner and typically quicker than just outright speed. The importance of the Third runner is his quickness and his willingness to win(competitiveness). A Third runner should even if down give it his all and have that go attitude .media type="youtube" key="TZno4-lEXOM" width="560" height="315" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZno4-lEXOM


 * THE ANCHOR:**
 * **Top sprinter(can vary)**
 * **Exchange Zone Awareness**
 * **Incredible Speed AND Quickness**
 * **Mentally tough**

The last runner in the relay also known as the anchor should be one of the relays top sprinters. Aside from their incredible speed an quickness they should me aware of the exchange zone at all times to ensure disqualification is not factor. The anchor should also be mentally tough and always in the mood to run somebody down depending on the teams positioning in the race. media type="youtube" key="d8f-Vcvs2bI" width="560" height="315" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8f-Vcvs2bI