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What is a ‘target gate’

Updated 19 October 2026

We will often refer to the ‘target gate’ in our knowledge base. It is simply the next gate your athlete will be running towards.

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  • Designing a Test
  • Running a test
  • What are the run options in SYNCRO test designer?
  • What are starting modes?
  • What is Reaction Mode?
  • What is a ‘target gate’
  • How does “time in turn” work?
  • What is the Speed Sprint option? What are the benefits?
  • When do we use “Beam trigger off” ? Which are the differences between on and off?
  • A YOYO test explanation
  • How do I stop athletes 'Gaming' the start
  • Do we need to have 2 gates at the start to trigger the timer, or is there a quick start box that can be used instead with only 2 gates on the other end?
  • With 4 gates, is it possible to connect 2 of them on one device and the other 2 on another device to test 2 different groups of athletes at the same time?
  • How are the times (results) displayed with these timing lights?
  • Is there a handheld device, or can we use a specific app to connect the gates to a phone app?
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  • Will the Syncro app be released on Android?
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