Curling Theory - The Basics of Reading Ice

[@kevinhilbrunner3439]

Great explanation Happy Curling

[@CurlingClass]

Thank you! You too :)

[@LawrenceChambers-c7u]

If you make a draw to the button and then want to guard that line, do you need to take a little more or less ice to place a guard, say 14 feet out from the button. thanks

[@jeancharlebois3858]

Good video for beginners.

[@ralpho58]

Not just beginners. I see a lot of seasoned skips who don't use the T-line as described by Matt. I do because someone taught me this in my first year. I also hover my broom above the ice in cases where sightline is an issue.

[@9to5golfhughmanning88]

Im confused. If slow/fresh ice curls less, then why does the skip set the start line further out?

[@9to5golfhughmanning88]

Oh, just read the comments, sorry

[@ian_b8477]

Very helpful for new skips. Just a pointing out that the explanation for the amount of curl in items #2 and #4 appear contradictory. Both items are fresh pebble and slow ice. Item #2 states there is less curl with this condition; while item #4 states there there will be more curl requiring more broom. I realize that you are trying to keep it simple for new skips but maybe a further explanation of how the conditions while similar, yield different results.

[@CurlingClass]

Good point! I will try to clarify in the description tomorrow. If it still doesn’t make sense I will just have to redo the video. :( wish I had a proofreader...

[@CurlingClass]

I couldn't wait until tomorrow so I just tried to explain a little further in the comments... I was trying to keep it simple but curling is just not so simple! ha

[@karlschmit6995]

Maybe the point should just be... make the OTHER skip throw way out there in that fresh stuff! ;)

[@ralpho58]

@@CurlingClass I'm still a little confused. I do notice the curl changing as the game progresses but I don't know why. I just live with it. It would be nice to understand what is happening.

[@ACcuberSam]

How can you use the house that you are sliding over when throwing a stone help in the aim/line of delivery?

[@CurlingClass]

Disregard the stones on the table that are in the garage. Look at it from the point of view that I am the skip and the camera is my teammate. Or if that is just a separate question altogether, I have no idea how to use the house I'm sliding over to help my line of delivery. You should never be looking down while delivering a stone.