Taken from the Australian Little Athletics website

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 CIRCULAR RELAYS (4 x 100m)

When running a circular relay: -

 - Both runners changing the baton should be at or near maximum speed

- As the incoming runner, pass the baton in a downwards direction, firmly into the outgoing runners hand

- As the outgoing runner, keep your arm extended behind you, hand flat and steady, palm up, eyes forward

 

NOTE: It is best not to swap the baton from hand to hand whilst running. The first runner should carry the baton in their right hand; the second runner takes and carries the baton in their left hand; the third runner takes and carries the baton in their right hand; and the fourth runner takes and carries the baton in their left hand.