Once the lead has thrown both rocks, the lead's responsibility is to be a supportive teammate for the others and to become one of the core sweepers. The lead is the type of person that fully understands the role of the first player. In the past, the lead has usually been recognized as the least experienced player or the least skilled player on the team. This may be the case on a league team, but at the competitive level the lead may be as skilled and experienced as the other players on the team. The difference is now that the lead clearly recognizes the significant role that is expected of him or her.
Leads generally throw draw shots with a few takeouts in between.
Pick a lead that has very consistent draw weight. The second's primary responsibility is to maintain the tactical initiatives developed by the skip and set up by the lead. There are a wider variety of shots at the second position. The second often is asked to make the first offensive or aggressive move. This could be the first come-around of the end.