How are relay take-offs judged?

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Under Articles 101.7.4 and 102.13.6: The rule: a relay is disqualified if the outgoing swimmer's feet lose touch with the starting platform (or deck) before the incoming teammate touches the wall. With in-water starts, the outgoing swimmer must keep contact with the wall, unless they return to it. Where take-off judges stand: where they can see both the outgoing swimmer's feet and the incoming swimmer's touch. Dual confirmation: if lane and side take-off judges are both used, each reports infractions in writing, without raising a hand. The relay is disqualified only if the lane judge reports it and the assigned side judge confirms the same infraction. Automatic relay judging: the system printout decides. Integrated backup cameras may be reviewed by the Referee. Other relay infractions: swimmers 2 to 4 starting from on top of the adjustable back plate (at least part of one foot must be in front of it) a swimmer swimming more than one leg a team member other than the next swimmer entering the water before all teams finish (unless an in-water start is required or approved) finished swimmers not leaving the water immediately (except the last swimmer)