This question was attempted by many candidates and the candidates’ performance was fair.
In part (a)(ii) candidates could not mention the rules that must be observed during a relay race in athletics. In part (b)(ii) candidates could not state rules that are common to all throwing events in athletics.
The expected answers were as follows:
(a) (ii) Rules that must be observed during a relay race in athletics
- Race must be completed with the baton in the hand of the last leg runner
- At the start of a race, the baton must not touch the ground beyond the scratch line/The athletes should not touch the scratch line or beyond it
- Baton must not be thrown
- Baton must be handed over from one person to another
- Athlete that dropped the baton must pick it up to continue the race
- Baton must be exchanged within the take over – zone
- A runner runs only one distance/leg of the race.
(b)(ii) Rules common to all throwing events in athletics
- Athletes must leave throwing area from the rear half
- Throw must commence from a stationary position
- Athletes must not leave the throwing circle before the missile lands
- Athletes must not step over the circle/scratch line/metal rim/beyond the stop board during throw
- Each athlete is credited with the best of his/her throws
- Missile must land within the sector for a throw to be valid.