You can’t skip, if you can’t draw
Rocks in front of the tee line can be made better
When you are up, the guard isn’t
Use all the tools that are available
Play every shot to its full potential (EXECUTION TOLERANCE)
Give the shot to the brushers
Don’t play a guard unless you plan to use it
Own the “control zone”
Don’t go too deep too soon
Never, don’t communicateGive the shot to the brushers
Don’t play a guard unless you plan to use it
Own the “control zone”
Don’t go too deep too soon
Never, don’t communicate
Always hold the broom on the T-Line for draws to assist with your “sheet memory book”
Try to control the front of the rings
On straight ice, play guards close to the rings – can be tapped into the rings
On ice that curls, guards may be either
Generally, play short centerline guards without last rock, corner guards with last rock
Consider different hit weights
Use the straighter turn when playing hits
Hit the top rock in the house, even if it’s not shot (unless this is last rock) There’s always a chance for runback/doubles
Don’t defense a freeze with another freeze. Tap back to remove backing.