Curling (strategy game on ice)

Curling is a traditional sport originated in Scotland, and it is also an ice sport full of strategies and skills. It requires two teams to throw alternately on the ice, and by controlling the sliding and direction of curling, they should be as close to the central area as possible to get higher scores. This article will introduce the basic rules and operation steps of curling to help you better understand the sport.

Basic rule

The venue of curling competition is a rectangular ice surface, about 45 meters long and 5 meters wide. In the competition, four players from each team take turns throwing. Each player throws two curling balls, and then the other player throws it again. In the * * * 10 round, each side throws 8 curling balls.

The score of curling is calculated according to its position. The central area scored the highest and the outermost area scored the lowest. If two curling positions are the same, the score is the same. At the end of each round, the team with the highest score wins.

operation sequence/order

1. Determine the throwing order.

Before the start of the competition, the players of both sides need to determine the throwing order by tossing coins or other means. The throwing order determines which player throws first and which player throws later.

Prepare curly hair

Before throwing, you need to pick up curling from the ice and clean it up. If there is dirt or water droplets on the surface of curling, it will affect its sliding trajectory.

3. Determine the throwing position

Before throwing, you need to determine the throwing position. Throwing position refers to the position where you stand and throw. Usually the throwing position is a specific position on the ice, which is called "taxiing area".

Determine the throwing direction

After determining the throwing position, it is necessary to determine the throwing direction. The throwing direction refers to the direction in which curling slides. Usually the throwing direction is towards the central area.

throw

After determining the throwing position and direction, you can throw. When throwing, you need to push the curling out of your hand and control its sliding direction and speed. After throwing, you need to leave the sliding area quickly, so as not to affect the skating trajectory of curling.

Control curl

In the process of curling, it is necessary to constantly control its sliding trajectory. By using brushes or other tools, the friction of the ice surface can be changed, thus controlling the skating direction and speed of curling.

final result

Curling is an ice sport full of strategies and skills. It requires players to constantly think and adjust their strategies in order to get higher scores and final victory. If you are interested in curling, you can experience it. I'm sure you will like it.