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What exactly is the point of the brooms in Curling? Really, how much difference does the sweeping make?

April 26, 2017brooms curling difference point sweeping

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What exactly is the point of the brooms in Curling? Really, how much difference does the sweeping make?

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The purpose of the Sweeping broom in Curling Sweeping ahead of the curling stone reduces friction, which allows the stone to travel further and curl less. The sweeping motion of the brooms briefly polishes the ice (also referred to as the “Pebble”) just before the rock travels over it.