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[01]Relays Drills

Relays drills that target your specific errors

Drills tied to your form errors

Generic drill lists don't tell you which drill to do this week. Our AI identifies the specific error in your relays and matches the drill that addresses it.

Phase-specific work

Block-start drills, plant drills, release drills. Relays broken down by phase, train the phase that's holding back the rest of the rep.

Re-test on video

After a drill block, upload another rep. The AI tells you whether the error closed up, or whether more reps of the drill are needed.

Drill prescription

Relays drills, prescribed by what AI sees

Run the drills, re-test the form on video, repeat. Relays drills become measurable, you can see in the next analysis whether the error closed up, instead of guessing.

Follow up in chat and ask questions. The AI remembers your analysis and speaks the language of relays coaching.

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4x100 relay baton exchange captured mid-handoff, Track & Field AI analysis (drill work)
Relays · Sample analysis “Outgoing runner left the go mark 0.12s early, caused 0.5m of deceleration waiting for the baton.”
[03]Drill prescriptions

Core relays drills, with what they teach

These drills come from coaching practice (Dahlman, Petrov-Bubka tradition, Slippery Rock camps). Each card lists the phase it targets, the method, what to watch for, and a prescribed rep volume.

Hand-back + transfer DRL · 01

Stationary baton exchange

Teaches

Hand position, baton placement, grip close.

Method

Both runners stationary. Practice 'stick' call, hand back, baton placement. 20 reps each direction.

Watch for

Hand moving on call; baton placed too high/low.

Prescribed volume Daily, 2-3 sets of 10.
Verbal + transfer DRL · 02

Walking exchanges

Teaches

Verbal call timing, distance estimation.

Method

Both runners walk forward. Incoming calls 'stick' at 2 arm-lengths. Practice exchange in motion.

Watch for

Calling too late or too early.

Prescribed volume 3 sets of 6.
Approach + exchange DRL · 03

Jogging exchanges

Teaches

Speed-matched timing.

Method

Both runners jog at matched pace, ~6 m/s. Run through the exchange.

Watch for

Outgoing running too slowly; incoming overtaking.

Prescribed volume 3 sets of 4-6.
Full sequence DRL · 04

Race-pace exchanges (full speed)

Teaches

Real-pace go-mark trigger and exchange.

Method

Set up 30 m run-in for incoming, full acceleration zone for outgoing. Run through 20 m zone at race pace.

Watch for

Late go-mark (catching slow); early go-mark (outgoing waits).

Prescribed volume 3-4 reps per session.
Trigger timing DRL · 05

Go-mark calibration

Teaches

Setting the right go-mark for your pair.

Method

Run 4-6 race-pace exchanges at the calculated go-mark. Adjust by 1 ft increments based on outcome.

Watch for

Skipping calibration; using last year's mark.

Prescribed volume Once per training week, especially before meets.
Both runners DRL · 06

In-zone speed maintenance

Teaches

Holding speed through the exchange.

Method

Time both runners across the 20 m exchange zone. Compare individual times to with-baton times.

Watch for

Either runner slowing; verbal cue too late.

Prescribed volume 2-3 timed exchanges per session.
[09]Methodology & sources

References

Primary sources behind the numbers and methods on this page.

  1. How to Calculate Relay Exchange Marks (SimpliFaster)
  2. Effective Baton Exchange in the 4x100 m Relay Race
  3. Start with a Bang: 4x100 Relay (SimpliFaster)
  4. 4x100m Relay: Exchange Zones, Handoff Technique & Leg Order
[10]Common questions

Relays Drills FAQ

Five common questions about relays that come up in coaching.

How does the AI pick relays drills for me?
Each technique error the AI flags is mapped to the drill that targets that specific phase. So if it spots a takeoff issue, you get takeoff drills, not a generic warm-up list.
Are these relays drills standard?
Yes. The drills we prescribe are the same ones relays coaches use at the high school and college level. Nothing exotic, nothing made up.
How do I know if a drill is working?
Re-test on video after a drill block. The AI compares the form before and after, and tells you whether the flagged error closed up.
Can I see relays drills without uploading a video?
The variant pages list common drill themes, but the value of the AI is matching drills to your specific form errors, which requires a video.
What's the best filming setup for relays drill work?
Same as for full reps: side-on, landscape, 20-40 feet away. A phone on a tripod or a teammate holding the camera is enough.
[INDEX]More ways to dial in your relays

The full relays index

A directory of every relays page on the site, from broad analysis tools to specific phase deep-dives. Each entry points to a focused write-up.

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