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Mechelle Freeman - Championship Relay Strategies

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In this course, Coach Mechelle Lewis Freeman, Head Women's Relay Coach for USA Track & Field, discusses the main components of creating relay teams that win championships. Discover how to choose the best players, execute flawless baton passes, and cultivate a winning mentality. She breaks down the methods and choices that result in gold-medal performances, drawing on her coaching expertise with Olympic and World Championship teams. This course will equip you with the skills to improve your relay performance, regardless of whether you are an athlete or a coach.

Syllabus

  • Intro to Championship Relay Strategies
  • Apply Process: Minimize Risk, Maximize Performance
  • Case Studies: What We Had to Improve
  • Talent Evaluation
  • Structure of the 4x100m Relay
  • Demands of the 4x100m Relay Legs
  • Typical Acceleration Curve
  • Baton Speed in Exchange Zone
  • Outgoing and Incoming Acceleration Non-Negotiables
  • Determining the Go Mark-4x100m Relay
  • Executing the Pass-4x100m Relay
  • Case Studies
  • Case Studies-USA Passing at 22m
  • Evaluating Exchange Zone Performance
  • 4x400m Relay Considerations
  • 4x400m Relay Leg Demands
  • Closing Takeaways

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