Second (curling)
| Curling positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip | |||
| Third | |||
| Second | |||
| Lead | |||
In
vice, the second will sweep for each of their teammates. Due to the free-guard-zone rule, which prevents guards from being removed from play by the leads, the second is usually a curler with a high degree of proficiency throwing takeouts, peels, and other power shots.[1] Following the adoption of the five-rock rule in 2018,[2] the role of the second has become more of a finesse role, as seconds often have to throw guards and other finesse shots.[3]
References
- ^ Weeks, Bob. "Curling For Dummies Cheat Sheet". Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ McCormick, Murray. "Curling's new five-rock free guard zone rule designed to generate offence". National Post. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Wyman, Ted. "The evolution of the second position in curling has brought more finesse players into the Brier". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
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