Skills Clinic: Sliding

This session will be on ice at Tee Line and will be focused on sliding with drills and direct feedback from experienced instructors. Limited spots available. Please register as soon as possible. Priority will be given to people signed up to current leagues and club members. The session is not intended for brand new curlers. Having done at least a learn to curl is required. If there is less than 4 people signed up by 9/28 at midnight the session will be canceled. The cost is $25 per person.

Review the following materials before the session
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6axpWJ_j850&ab_channel=CurlingCanada
http://www.curlingschool.com/curlingDelivery.html

Session Outline:

• Initial talk and demonstration from instructor on qualities of a good slide
• Have participants slide without a rock towards a target. Have them attempt to lift the slider at the end of the slide. Those that can do that well can try sliding without a stabilizer.
• With a rock, participants slide towards a broom on the near hog line. Instructor stops the stone and provides feedback on delivery mechanics.
• Throw rock between 2 cones near the near hog line at different speeds
• Throw takeout shots with instructor holding the broom and providing feedback on line and slide