Imagine you get to arrange four swimmers into a freestyle relay team. They are within ~10% difference when it comes to times.
Would you do the most popular arrangement?
1st leg - 2nd fastest swimmer
2nd leg - 3rd fastest swimmer
3rd leg - slowest swimmer
4th leg - fastest swimmer
...or a different one? Would you consider other factors besides speed such as personality, experience, etc.? Does it make a difference if it is 4x50 or 4x200?
So what order would you put them in?
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I'd be inclined to let the swimmer who wants to lead, go first. If this is the same swimmer who has the fastest reaction time then that's a real bonus. (I agree with pmccoy here)
I always put my fastest swimmer third, and my slowest swimmer last. The slowest swimmer in the team will, if he's put under pressure, raise his game.
I wouldn't put my slowest swimmer in 2nd or 3rd place where he can hide, and to a great extent, enjoy the ride, being carried along by the others.
I'd be inclined to let the swimmer who wants to lead, go first. If this is the same swimmer who has the fastest reaction time then that's a real bonus. (I agree with pmccoy here)
I always put my fastest swimmer third, and my slowest swimmer last. The slowest swimmer in the team will, if he's put under pressure, raise his game.
I wouldn't put my slowest swimmer in 2nd or 3rd place where he can hide, and to a great extent, enjoy the ride, being carried along by the others.
