C10 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, November 16, 1994 FGZ - what to do? TILL NOT sure arenes what this new curl- ing is all about? The Canadian Free Guard Zone Rule — it dis- allows takcouts until the third Stone of the end has been played — was developed to cn- courage more aggressive play. It was bom three years ago at the Worlds level amidst great controversy and a difference of opinion between Canadian or- ganizations (more than 1 mil- J lion members) and the rest of the world (150,000 members), Once the various parties talked it oul, they decided to agree to dis- agree, The rule was implemented immediately by the Warld Curl- ing Federation in a four rock version while Canada waited until last year to try their own three rock rule. Now the controversy has dicd down, the big question in clubs across the country is ‘“How dacs a team use it?” One year later, teams are still experimenting with the rule, but most have established set game plans for the most common situa- lions that arise. The rule comes into play only when the first stone docs not end up in the house. If it docs, the opposing team is permitted io play a takeout and there is no change in strategy. However, teams playing more aggressively will place. the first stone as a guard, looking lo steal a point or force the opponent into a very lough spat to take a point. Although there are a number of ‘‘legal” options for the second stone of the end, these can be broken down into three main choices: * put up another guard; * draw into the house; or, * try to move the existing guard into a safer position on the ice. So which choice is best? To assess any strategy option the team must review all factors —- ice conditions, the score, their player’s strengths and if they favour an offensive or defensive game. Teams with last rock that prefer to play more defensively usually choose either to draw into the rings in the side of the house or move the guard, Drawing into the house usually forces the opposition to play a takeout on that stone, reducing the number of rocks in play ~— the goal of a defensive game. Often this strategy is used carly in the game, when teams are learning about ice conditions and gaining confidence in their ability to play a more difficult shot. Moving the guard takes some precise shot making and may result ‘in tapping the opposition stone into the house, but will help keep the path to the all important button open. This tactic is crucial near the end of the game. More offensive play involves cither drawing around the op- ponent’s guard or playing another guard. : A come-around draw {s great, if well executed. This means the stone must be partially covered so the opposition cannot play the hit-and-roll and should stay in front of the Tce line to prevent the opponent from playing the freeze. Teams placing a sccond guard (at the centre line or on the side) should do so only if they plan to use it (perhaps raising the guard into the house). Too often these guards axe ignored or forgotten. There are now books being writicn about the type of shots that can be played under the FGZ rule, However, because of the huge number of possibilities available on each player’s shot, skips must develop their own ‘‘favouriles’? for cach situation that arises, But how can you find out what choices you favour? Just like the teams with top-notch coaches and lots of competitive experience — by trial and error. 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