The number of laps allocated in the short track 5000-meter relay

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

　　In the short track 5000m relay race, each team completed this long schedule with multiple runners. Reasonable allocation 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 final of Group A of the men's 5000m relay in 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, and the tactical arrangement of lap distribution behind this was indispensable.

Starting stage, often arranges players with strong explosiveness and fast starting reaction. They had to seize the opportunity at the moment of gunfire and fight for a favorable position. The key to these laps is to quickly stand out, avoid falling into a crowded track, and create a good relay environment for subsequent 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 race, Liu Shaolin surpassed the first place in the baton handover stage with his outstanding ability, laying an advantage for the Chinese team in the follow-up competition.

Medium-range stage, requires players with excellent endurance and stable skating skills. They need to maintain the rhythm, steadily increase their speed, extend their lead or close the gap with their opponents. There are many laps in this stage, and players need to distribute their physical strength reasonably to ensure that they are not thrown away by their opponents while waiting for the opportunity to overtake.

Sprint phase, handed over to the fastest and strongest sprinting player. They were like arrows off the string, exploding with all their might in the final laps. In the men's 5000m relay final of the short track speed skating at the 2025 Asian Winter Games, Lin Xiaojun of the Chinese team wanted to surpass in the last lap, 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 requires comprehensive consideration of the characteristics of the players, the opponent's situation and the situation of the field. Proper lap allocation allows teams to reach their maximum potential and win in fierce competition. Behind every wonderful handover and every overtaking is the clever use of lap allocation tactics. This not only tests the individual strength of the players, but also shows the wisdom and collaborative spirit of the team.