The maximum score in an end is eight, which is very rare. Typically one to three points are scored per end. The team with the highest total at game's end is the winner. The sheet's design allows play in both directions. SKIP - the player who holds the broom as a target for shots by the other three players.
Skips usually throw the last two rocks of each end.
Specially-made curling shoes have sliders built in. Good sweepers can increase the distance a stone travels by as much as 15 feet. Sweeping creates a thin film of water under the rock, allowing it to glide easier. Two players are ready to sweep each shot. TEE - the center of the house, also known as the button.