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Why in curling they call the people throwing the fifth and sixth rocks thirds?
They are the third player to throw rocks for the team. The "lead" throws the 1st and 2nd rocks, the "second" throws the 3rd and 4th rocks, the "third" throws the 5th and 6th rocks, and the "skip" throws the 7th and 8th rocks. The third is also sometimes called the "vice skip," because the third acts as skip while the skip is throwing his (or her) rocks.
What does friction have to do with curling?
it slows down the rocks
What are the main pieces of equipment in curling?
the main pieces you need for curling are a good pair of curling shoes, curling gloves, a slider for your shoe, and a broom, the rocks are provided by the curling arena.
What sport do you throw a rock at a house?
It is called curling , the curling ROCK and you throw it at HOUSES the end of the curling rink
What do you call a curling team?
A curling tournament is typically called a "bonspiel", sometimes shortened to "spiel." An exception is that qualifying tournaments for national or world championships are typically called "playdowns," with the act of competing in such a tournament called "playing down."
Why did the curling iron first come about?
they went from rocks to metal
What transformation does granite rock make?
it makes rocks for curling
Winter Olympics in which sport do competitors throws rocks?
curling
In which winter olympique event do the competitors trow rocks?
curling is the olympique event where the compititors trow rocks.
What is the name of a ball?
There is no ball in Curling. They use rocks made out of Granate that weigh 44 lbs each. There is no ball in Curling. They use rocks made out of Granate that weigh 44 lbs each.
What do you call a night off in curling?
WORK
In what sport do they use brooms rocks and sliders?
Curling is a Winter sport played on ice. The rock or Stone is hurled or bowled as players use a broom to sweep the ice in front of the stone as it slide across the ice.
