Straight line orienteering
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Orienteering Exercise: Straight line orienteering
Key information
| Exercise Type: | Compass, Map reading |
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| Target Level: | Elite level, Junior level, Intermediate level |
| Intensity: | Low, Medium, High |
| Preparation time: | Less than 5 minutes |
| OCAD Required: | No |
| Min participants: | 1 |
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Straight lines are drawn between objects on a normal map. Use compass to go straight between the controls while reading the map along the line. For skilled orienteers, run at high intensity. Both compass and map reading exercise.
| Aim: | Improve ability to run straight using the compass while simultaneously reading the map along the line. |
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| Variants: | There are many similar variants. The most popular one is corridor orienteering with straight corridors. |
| Aids: | None required. |
| Terrain: | Terrain should not be too hilly. |
| Preparations: | Draw straight lines on a map, which the competitor shall follow. |
| Tips: | Combine with other technical elements, as it is a mentally intensive exercise. |
| Examples: |
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