Curling
Curling
Curling (pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/) is a sport that involves players sliding stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, bocce, and shuffleboard.
Etymology
The term "curling" comes from the Scottish dialect word "curr" which refers to a noise. The term was first recorded in the year 1638 in Perth, Scotland.
Gameplay
Two teams, each with four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called rocks, across the ice curling sheet towards the house, a circular target marked on the ice. Each team has eight stones, with each player throwing two. The purpose is to accumulate the highest score for a game; points are scored for the stones resting closest to the centre of the house at the conclusion of each end, which is completed when both teams have thrown all of their stones.
Equipment
The main pieces of equipment in curling are the stone, the broom, and the shoes. The stone is made of granite and is polished. The broom is used to sweep the ice in front of the stone to reduce friction and help guide the stone's path. The shoes are specially designed with one slick sole for sliding and one grippy sole for stability.
Strategy
Curling involves a high degree of strategy and teamwork. The team captain, or skip, is responsible for determining the strategic plan for each end, and for directing play. The other players are responsible for throwing the stones, sweeping the ice, and executing the skip's plan.
Related Terms
- End: A portion of a curling match.
- House: The circular target area in curling.
- Skip: The team captain in curling.
- Sweeping: The action of brushing the ice in front of a moving stone.
- Takeout: A type of shot in curling where a delivered stone knocks another stone out of play.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Curling
- Wikipedia's article - Curling
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