Athletics (British Sports Library)

128 ATHLETICS the principle being that he is fresh at the outset of his relay, and therefore less likely to be thrown off his balance, or to have his striding interfered with by interrupted arm action, than would be the case towards the end of his particular relay, when the fatigue strain is beginning to tell upon him. The waiting relay obviously cannot start with s~~l<kl . Cl..o.!>t<.'r lilll. the sprinter's crouch. He must use a standing position, and it must be a firm one. The right foot should be about 12 inches to the right of the left foot, the toes should be turned slightly outwards, and the right foot pressed firmly on the track (see Sketch 1). The incoming runner should stick to a straight-ahead course during and after the exchange. This will prevent him from impeding his successor or running into the members of other teams in the race.