The number of short track 5000m relay laps

　　Among the many events in short track speed skating, the short track 5000m relay is undoubtedly one of the most ornamental and tactical. Among them, the reasonable distribution of laps is very important, which is directly related to the outcome of the race.

　　In the short track 5,000m relay, each team has multiple runners to complete the long course. The reasonable distribution of laps is the core of the tactics carefully formulated by the coaching staff based on the characteristics of the players. For example, in the men's 5000m relay Group A final of the short track speed skating at the 2025 Turin Winter Games, the Chinese team composed of Liu Guanyi, Song Guixu, Li Kun and Zhang Tianyi finally won the championship.

The starting phase, often arrange players with strong explosiveness and fast starting reaction. They want to seize the opportunity at the moment of the gunfire and fight for a favorable position. The key to these laps is to stand out quickly, avoid getting stuck on a crowded track, and create a good relay environment for your teammates. In the men's 5000m relay final of short track speed skating at the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, with 5 laps left in the competition, Liu Shaolin surpassed the first place in the baton handover stage with his outstanding ability, laying an advantage for the Chinese team in the subsequent competition.

Mid-range stage, which requires a player with excellent endurance and stable skating skills. They need to keep the tempo, steadily increase their tempo, extend their lead or close the gap on their opponents. At this stage, there are many laps, and players need to allocate their physical strength reasonably to ensure that they are not left behind by their opponents, while waiting for the opportunity to overtake.

Sprint phaseto the fastest and strongest sprinter. They burst out in full force in the last few laps like arrows off the string. In the men's 5000m relay final of the short track speed skating at the 2025 Asian Winter Games, the last lap of the Chinese team's Lin Xiaojun wanted to overtake, but was interfered with by the South Korean team and fell off the track.

　　The allocation of laps in the short track 5000m relay is an art that takes into account the characteristics of the competitors, the opponents and the situation on the field. The right lap allocation allows the team to reach their full potential and win in the fierce competition. Behind every wonderful handover and every transcendence is the clever use of lap distribution tactics. This not only tests the individual strength of the players, but also shows the wisdom and cooperation spirit of the team.