Skip (curling)

The skip determines strategy, and holds the broom in the house (target area) to indicate where a teammate at the other end of the curling sheet (playing area) should aim the stone.

[6] The skip calls shots teammates to play,[7] through verbal direction and physical gestures.

In many cases, skips communicate the planned trajectory of the shot by tapping their broom on the ice, and motion to other stones in the playing area if those are involved in the planned shot.

The skip usually determines the required weight, turn, and line of the stone, and holds the broom for the throwing player to aim at.

[11] Moreover, the skip must understand the playing style and strengths of each player on his or her team.