Question

Explain the following shuttle grip:

Stagger

Answer 1

The “stagger” in a 400 meter track event allows racers in the outside lanes to start ahead of those in the inside lanes. This ensures all runners cover the same distance throughout the race. For races in which each runner needs to Stay in their lane, the semicircles at the ends of a 400 meter track usually require outside runners to traverse a longer distance. A staggered start ensures equal opportunity for all athletes to win, as no one has an advantage over others.