Learn to curl-Fall

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Learn the basics of curling safely: delivery, sweeping, game rules, and teamwork!

1. Master safety and balance on the ice Moving safely: Learn how to walk on the ice using a gripper (anti-slip sole) and how to use the slider only during deliveries.

Finding your balance: Get used to the sliding sensation and adopt the correct posture to prevent falls.

1. Learn the delivery technique (The Slide) The starting position (The Hack): Line up and settle correctly into the hack.

The push and slide: Master the leg drive to slide forward in a stable and controlled manner.

Stone rotation: Learn how to release the stone with a turn (the curl) to control its trajectory.

1. Understand the role of sweeping Sweeping technique: Learn how to sweep effectively and quickly in front of the moving stone.

Impact on the trajectory: Understand how sweeping warms the ice to increase the stone's distance and straighten its path (reducing the curl).

1. Grasp the basic rules and scoring The playing area (The House): Understand how the concentric circles work.

Scoring points: Learn how to count points at the end of an end (the stone closest to the center/button counts).

The Spirit of Curling: Embrace the core values of sportsmanship, respect for opponents, and courtesy that define the sport.

1. Develop teamwork and communication The positions: Discover the roles of each player (Lead, Second, Third, and the Skip).

Communication: Learn to listen to the Skip's instructions from the other end of the sheet and call out sweeping commands (Hurry!, Whoa!).