Coach’s Corner Episode 4: Unbalanced Grip vs. Balanced Grip
We’re out with episode 4 of Coach’s Corner Live! In this episode ChPC Coach, Martin Cavanagh, shows the difference between a curler making a shot with an unbalanced grip (wrist low) versus a balanced grip (wrist high). Martin explains that a possible consequence of having an unbalanced grip is setting the rock outside or off the line of delivery upon turning before release – this is due to the rock axis artificially being moved off center. Looking at the Line of Delivery Scre