This is a great video! I am a newer curler, but noticed hip stiffness and pain about a year after starting. This has translated to intermittent pain in my right hip and both knees over the last few years. The lower body pain and stiffness has subsided during normal activity due to overall strength training and weight loss, but comes back for a bit following a game. Initially, I thought this was a combination of delivery and sweeping technique, but this video has made me rethink that hypothesis. I was taught to keep the core and, particularly, hips stable and utilize them during the delivery. However, I'm sure I'm not properly loading these areas during the pre-shot routine. I definitely drive out with the quad/upper leg. Thank you for this demonstration, and all your other information! I'll be sure to implement this tonight!
THANK YOU!! So glad I saw CurlingGeek's retweet of someone's reply to your Tweet about this video. Has made a HUGE difference to my game this year. Throwing a 10s takeout was always a crapshoot as I had to kick so hard. Now I realise how much extra effort I needed due to my poor technique. The funniest part for me as a lead was that I couldn't make a guard for five ends. I felt I was hardly pushing out and they kept going deep/through! Have adjusted now! :)
You are welcome!!! Haha I love when adjustments make you “too strong”. Happy to hear you were able to make the adjustment and it was profitable for you. Enjoy the rest of the season & beyond!!! Make sure to check out my website and podcast I’ve got plenty more goodies on their. The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast is also a good at to your toolbox
@@stephaniethompson Figured you might like a follow up...BEST. SEASON. EVER! Have been throwing so much better this season it's untrue! And, especially as a lead, I'm throwing so many guards or draws with the correct weight it has translated into my sweeping judgment improving as well!
This is a great video! I am a newer curler, but noticed hip stiffness and pain about a year after starting. This has translated to intermittent pain in my right hip and both knees over the last few years. The lower body pain and stiffness has subsided during normal activity due to overall strength training and weight loss, but comes back for a bit following a game. Initially, I thought this was a combination of delivery and sweeping technique, but this video has made me rethink that hypothesis.
I was taught to keep the core and, particularly, hips stable and utilize them during the delivery. However, I'm sure I'm not properly loading these areas during the pre-shot routine. I definitely drive out with the quad/upper leg. Thank you for this demonstration, and all your other information! I'll be sure to implement this tonight!
I hope it goes well for you!
THANK YOU!!
So glad I saw CurlingGeek's retweet of someone's reply to your Tweet about this video.
Has made a HUGE difference to my game this year. Throwing a 10s takeout was always a crapshoot as I had to kick so hard. Now I realise how much extra effort I needed due to my poor technique.
The funniest part for me as a lead was that I couldn't make a guard for five ends. I felt I was hardly pushing out and they kept going deep/through!
Have adjusted now! :)
You are welcome!!! Haha I love when adjustments make you “too strong”. Happy to hear you were able to make the adjustment and it was profitable for you. Enjoy the rest of the season & beyond!!! Make sure to check out my website and podcast I’ve got plenty more goodies on their. The Empowered Performance for Curlers Podcast is also a good at to your toolbox
@@stephaniethompson Figured you might like a follow up...BEST. SEASON. EVER! Have been throwing so much better this season it's untrue! And, especially as a lead, I'm throwing so many guards or draws with the correct weight it has translated into my sweeping judgment improving as well!
@@Malincanada Oh how wonderful, congrats and keep it rolling!