Introduction to Sliding

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

Sliding is the basis of curling. It is essential to integrate a routine and find your balance.

1. Approach hack from behind.
2. Place non-sliding foot in hack, toe at approximately 2-6 cm of the end of the hack.
3. Step forward, sliding foot beside the non-sliding foot in heel-toe position (about 30 cm apart) so as feet are parallel and offset to allow a stable and comfortable position.
4. Squat down.
5. Place the broom or stabilizer making sure the head, shoulders and knees are aligned towards the target.
6. Hips should be raised so that the back is parallel to the ice.
7. Place the sliding foot between the non-sliding foot and the hand holding the rock, giving it a 45-degree open and outward angle while remaining comfortable.
8. Slide by pushing with the foot in the hack.

Tips: Keep your right hand, or your left hand if you are left-handed, in front of you near the ice as if you were holding the rock. It will be easier to maintain your balance.

This exercise needs to be repeated many times to find your balance. You can slide a small distance at the beginning and then slowly increase the distance.

Set up

Sliding