The new season starts tonight. I got upgraded to a new team, and the competition will be stronger. I'll be throwing second, which isn't that dissimilar to the #2 hitter in a baseball lineup.
Here's an explanation for the whole line-up:
Lead: The lead throws the first two rocks of the end and then sweeps the next six. The lead must be very good at throwing guards and a strong sweeper.
Second: The second throws the third and fourth stones of the end and should be strong at playing takeouts. The second sweeps the first two stones and then the final four of the end. The second and the lead need to be in sync when sweeping together.
Third: The third (or mate or vice), who throws the fifth and sixth rocks of the end, must be good at all shots, but especially draws. It is the third’s job to set up the shots that will be thrown by the skip, and to help the skip discuss the strategy of the final two stones of the end. The third also posts the score at the conclusion of the end.
Skip: The skip is the captain of the team and decides the strategy. It’s the skip’s job to tell the other players where to throw their shots and when to sweep. The skip also delivers the last two shots of the end. The skip must be good at all types of shots.
This will be keeping me busy for every Wednesday all the way to March. I hope my game, and my liver, are up for it.
What else are you going to do in Detroit Lakes when it's flipping cold?
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