Curl To Win

Whether you're stepping into the hack for the first time, looking to improve your delivery or better understand strategy, Curl To Win will help take your game to the next level. Renowned for his ability to blend the mental and physical aspects of curling as well as his innovative and effective strategies, Russ Howard has written a practical handbook that no curler should be without. Russ draws on his more than three decades of experience as a winning player and coach to explain

Basics: start off on the right foot by picking the right equipment and really understanding how to play the game

Delivery: improve your accuracy and consistency with gold-medal techniques and tips

Sweeping: sweep effectively by avoiding common mistakes

Strategy: form a winning game plan through strategies like making the most of the free guard zone and what to do in 20 game scenarios

Drills: practise like a pro with Russ's own drills for sweeping, delivery and ice reading

Tips and tricks: learn how to match rocks, have a winning mindset, yell "Hurry hard!" and much more

Fully illustrated with step-by-step photographs and diagrams, Curl To Win is the ultimate guide to improving your game.