Don't spend time explaining something on the ice which could have be dealt with in the curling lounge or locker facility. Your practice should reflect the point of the season in which the team finds itself. An early season practice for example will see the team spend much more time on the basics than it will just prior to a competition. When you plan your practice, take a page from our ice hockey brother and sister coaches. Practice planning and execution is an art form.
Some coaches are excellent practice coaches and some are great game coaches.
I'm clearly the former. My personal philosophy is that if you do your work in practice, the players will play like it. Speaking of enjoyment, until next month when we have a closer look at timing systems, enjoy working with your athletes. 73 Appleford Road, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.