Problem: Article: The ideal first runner has an explosive takeoff and never gets disqualified for false starts. This position also requires fast running around the bend of the oval track. The second runner should perfect their baton handling skills, as the second leg involves both receiving and passing the baton. This is a straight leg, so this is a good spot for a fast sprinter who is not really good at bends/curves. This is a great spot for your fastest runner if they are much faster than the other three. This is especially true if your fastest runner is also great at baton handoffs. In general, shorter runners are best around curves because they can accelerate faster than taller runners. This position also benefits from good baton handoff skills, and from the ability to compete under the pressure. Although unorthodox, it could be smart to put your fastest runner here if they are also good on bends. A 200m specialist could do well on this leg. Many teams place their fastest runner last, perhaps so they can claim the glory! In fact, psychology may be more important than raw speed. This runner cannot get discouraged if they start the fourth leg behind the other teams. Choose a competitor who thrives under the end of race pressure.  If your two fastest runners are much faster than the other two, place them second and fourth. This allows you to maximize the distance they run.  At high levels of competition, choose a runner with advanced finishing techniques. This includes "lifting," a running form with light ground contact and rapid knee lifts, and lunging, a carefully timed forward fall so the chest crosses the finish line sooner. All of your planning above will fall apart if an athlete can't perform consistent baton handoffs. Consider these problems before you finalize the positions, and don't hesitate to rearrange if issues arise during practice:  Size differences: If one runner is much taller than another, they may have trouble exchanging batons smoothly. Space them out so they don’t have to do a baton exchange.  If a pair of athletes do not practice well together for temperamental reasons, and the coach cannot solve this problem, consider rearranging so they don't have a handoff together. If one athlete is particularly poor at passing, consider placing them fourth. If an athlete is poor at receiving, consider putting them first.
Summary: Place your best starter first. Choose the second runner. Pick a good bend runner for the third leg. End with an eager finisher. Adjust for smooth handoffs.

Problem: Article: On the back of your LCD TV are holes that correspond to the screw holes on the mounting plate. If there are already screws in the holes, remove them so you can attach the plate. They may also be covered in plastic if you just bought your TV. Fit the screws through the screw holes of the mounting plate and into the corresponding holes on the TV. After you slide the screws through the slots, attach the nuts to the screws and tighten them so the mounting plate is flush against the back of the TV.  The mounting plate will support the TV on the bracket, so make sure the nuts are tight on the screws! Give the mounting plate a good shake to make sure there isn’t any movement. If there is, tighten up the nuts on the screws. Pick up the TV and hold it up to the mounting bracket on the wall. Align the mounting plate on the back of the TV with the slot that the plate will fit into on the bracket. Use another person to help you hold the TV up against the wall. Depending on the mounting plate and bracket that you have, you may need to slide the plate into a slot on the bracket. You may also need to screw the mounting plate to the bracket. Check the manufacturer's instructions to make sure you’re connecting the plate to the bracket correctly. A cord cover is a plastic track that mounts directly to the wall on top of the wires to hide them. Use screws to mount the base to the wall beneath your TV and lay the cords inside of them. Then, snap the plastic cover in place on top of it.  Choose a cord cover color that blends into your wall so it’s less noticeable. You can remove the top of the cover at any time if you need to adjust or add additional wires.
Summary: Locate the mounting plate attachment holes on the back of your TV. Attach the mounting plate to your TV. Line up the mounting plate with the bracket on the wall. Connect the mounting plate to the bracket. Conceal the cables with a cord cover. Finished.

Problem: Article: This should take about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 peeled and chopped garlic cloves, 1 rinsed bunch of baby spinach, and 1/2 cup of white wine. Continue stirring and cooking the ingredients until the spinach is wilted. Throw in a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and just a few drops of hot sauce to the mixture and taste it to see if it needs anything else. Move it to a medium-sized bowl. Add 1/2 cup of chopped green onion, 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup of half-and-half to the mixture. Mix the ingredients together until they're incorporated. Continue to cook them until they're bubbly or lightly browned. Serve this tasty dip with crackers, bread, or shrimp.
Summary: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC). Melt 3 tbsp. of butter together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, baby spinach, and white wine. Cook the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes. Mix in salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Remove the mixture from the heat. Mix in the green onion, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, and half and half. Bake the spinach dip ingredients for 20 minutes. Serve.

Problem: Article: Some rides will have seats available for you to sit in before getting on the ride. These are mostly to make sure you will fit properly, but trying them out can be a good way to get more comfortable with what you are doing. The best way to face your fear is to push past it and get on board. You’ve come this far. You’ve learned about the ride, relaxed yourself, stood in line, and now you are here. Get in the seat, let the attendant strap you in, and get ready to roll. Most rides will have some type of “grab bar” or other restraint that’s meant to help hold you into the ride. It might make you feel more secure to grab hold of the restraint. It won’t actually make you any safer, but can be a pleasant reminder that something is  there to hold you in. When the ride takes off, you will be tempted to squeeze your eyes shut until it’s over. Don’t do that. Instead, let your eyes guide you along the track, watching what comes next. Being able to see what follows will help make you feel more in control of what’s coming. Once you’ve gone on the ride, great. Now get back in line and go again. Going on rides more often helps habituate you to it, and will make you even more comfortable as you go along.
Summary:
Try out the seats. Get on the ride. Hold on to the bar. Keep your eyes open. Go a second time.