draw raise
What Is The Definition Of Draw Raise In Curling?
1. A draw raise is a shot that pushes a stone further up the ice sheet toward, into, or past the house, depending on the current position. A draw raise is used to bump a stone already close to or in front of the house into a scoring position.
How Do You Make A Draw Raise?
A draw raise occurs when the throw makes contact with another stone.
For example, imagine Team A throws down a guard outside of the house in an early throw. The opposing team does not make contact with the stone over the next turn.
Team A then opts to use their next throw as a draw raise, throwing a stone to nudge their guard into the house while maintaining a guard in front.
Contact in a draw raise must be exact, as any slight deviation in angle might result in the stationary stone not moving in the proper direction. Draw weight must also be kept in mind when throwing a draw raise, as a throw too heavy could result in the stone missing or exiting the house.
Example Of How Draw Raise Is Used In Commentary
1. Team USA opts to use a draw raise to knock their guard into the house.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Curling
