Page 119 - Health & Physical edu- 8

Size of Baton

Length: 28 to 30 cm

Circumference: 12 to 13 cm

Weight: 50 gram (at least)

Ways to Hold the Baton before Race

The runner should start the race in the crouching position. The hand should be
beyond the start line. But the placement of the baton ahead of the start line does
not make mistake.

The baton may be handed over to the fellow teammate in two ways which are
discussed below.

A. Upsweep Technique

The technique of handing over the baton to
the next runner by keeping his palm up is
the upsweep technique. The receiver of the
baton should have his thumb separated from
the rest of the fingers which should be stuck
to one another.

B. Down Sweep Technique

The technique of handing over the baton by the first runner to the next runner by
keeping his palm down is the down sweep technique.

Activity

The students should make a pair of runners. One should be handed the baton and
make him stand at a distance of 20-25 meters. The baton holder should be made
to run and the next runner should be made ready to receive the baton. If A is the
first runner, B should stay alert to receive the baton to run his part. When A comes
near, B should run to receive the baton. While receiving the baton, the right hand

should be stretched back to the first runner. While receiving the baton, the second

Health & Social Education, Class-8 115