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The baton is used in relay races; 4x100m, 4x400m, etc, exchange is very important because if dropped, that team is automatically disqualified. Also if a team member steps out of their lines during the exchange they are disqualified. Futherore mastering a quick exchange is key to a faster time.

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California exchange is used in 4x400m and 4x800m you are allowed to file down into lane one as teams leave the exchange zone in theses races. not sure what sprint exchanges are called.

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