Delivery with a Stick

Sections:

Ethics, Equipment and Conduct

Introduction to Sliding

Balance – Part 1

Balance – Part 2

Delivery – Three Step Technique

Delivery – Five Step Technique

Grip, Rotation and Release of a Rock

Position of the Rock for a Three or Five Step Delivery

Delivery with a Stick

Sweeping

Sweepers’ Roles and Responsibilities

Rules

Roles and Communication Between Players

Sliding – Traps to Avoid

Turn and Release of the Stone – Traps to Avoid

Different Shots and Signals

Timing

Strategies

Strategies – Continued

For those players unable to squat in a traditional sliding position, the use of a stick allows them to enjoy curling while respecting their limits. The steps are the same as those of regular curling except that the rock is delivered with a stick while walking. Walking replaces sliding. The stick must be released before the hog line and the same stick shall be used for each delivery. For more safety and control, we recommend not using the slider when walking.

Steps:

1. Approach the hack from behind.
2. Put your foot in the left hack if you are right-handed and in the right hack if you are left-handed.
3. Determine the line of delivery and align the rock with it, the stick firmly attached to the rock’s handle with a 10-o-clock or 2 o-clock turn, depending on which is requested.
4. The rock should be in front of you, and the handle of the stick should be at waist level               (see photo).
5. To deliver the rock, walk along an imaginary line towards the skip’s target. Keep your eyes on the target.
6. The walking speed varies according to the requested delivery. Slower for a guard, normal for a draw and quicker for a take-out.
7. When the speed seems right, release the rock by rotating the handle back to the 12-o-clock position without jerking or letting the delivery stick remain on the handle. Remember to release the rock before it reaches the hog line.
8. At the end of the delivery, the body should be aligned with the target.  

Delivery with a stick