Track and field study guide (100% Top Score)
Track & Field - Correct Answer of, relating to, or being any of various competitive
athletic events (such as running, jumping, and weight throwing) performed on a running
track.
Shot put - Correct Answer The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting"
(pushing rather than throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible.
long jump - Correct Answer The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes
combine speed, strength and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a
takeoff point.
where is the distance is measured in shot put? - Correct Answer The distance is
measured from where the shot put first lands from the toe board.
The distance is will not measure from where you first imprint the sand from the board or
if you fall backward. True - Correct Answer False, The distance is measured from
where you first imprint the sand from the board or if you fall backwards.
how a race is start? - Correct Answer Races start with On your Mark, Get set, Blank
Gun Sound.
During the relay race what we have to do? - Correct Answer During the relay race you
carry a Baton & push the baton into the receiver's hand.
Push pass - Correct Answer The "push pass" is often favored as a safe method of the
baton exchange. It involves the outgoing runner's arm being extended with the hand
open and the incoming runner vertically placing the baton straight into the open hand.
how many people is on a team? - Correct Answer 4 people on a team | 4x400 | 4x100
1st & 3rd __________ hand
2nd & 4th __________ hand - Correct Answer 1st & 3rd runners carry the baton in
their Right Hand, 2nd & 4th runners receive & carry the baton in their Left Hand.
During the relay race you become Disqualified if you: - Correct Answer - Drop the
baton
- run outside of your lane
- pass the baton outside the exchange zone
During the relay race, you must pass the baton in the exchange zone which is 20
meters in length. True or False - Correct Answer True
Shortest race in middle school - Correct Answer 100 meters = shortest race in middle
school
Track & Field - Correct Answer of, relating to, or being any of various competitive
athletic events (such as running, jumping, and weight throwing) performed on a running
track.
Shot put - Correct Answer The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting"
(pushing rather than throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible.
long jump - Correct Answer The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes
combine speed, strength and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a
takeoff point.
where is the distance is measured in shot put? - Correct Answer The distance is
measured from where the shot put first lands from the toe board.
The distance is will not measure from where you first imprint the sand from the board or
if you fall backward. True - Correct Answer False, The distance is measured from
where you first imprint the sand from the board or if you fall backwards.
how a race is start? - Correct Answer Races start with On your Mark, Get set, Blank
Gun Sound.
During the relay race what we have to do? - Correct Answer During the relay race you
carry a Baton & push the baton into the receiver's hand.
Push pass - Correct Answer The "push pass" is often favored as a safe method of the
baton exchange. It involves the outgoing runner's arm being extended with the hand
open and the incoming runner vertically placing the baton straight into the open hand.
how many people is on a team? - Correct Answer 4 people on a team | 4x400 | 4x100
1st & 3rd __________ hand
2nd & 4th __________ hand - Correct Answer 1st & 3rd runners carry the baton in
their Right Hand, 2nd & 4th runners receive & carry the baton in their Left Hand.
During the relay race you become Disqualified if you: - Correct Answer - Drop the
baton
- run outside of your lane
- pass the baton outside the exchange zone
During the relay race, you must pass the baton in the exchange zone which is 20
meters in length. True or False - Correct Answer True
Shortest race in middle school - Correct Answer 100 meters = shortest race in middle
school
