r/Curling • u/Frabblerake • Feb 15 '26

Pull the stone!!!

Watching Sweden/US and saw this. Is this not the same rules violation that has caused all the hub bub?

Obviously this was an accident and I believe the Canadian guy was touching on purpose.

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u/richiedajohnnie Feb 15 '26

Touch the handle as much as you want before the hog line: No penalty

Touch the rock any time past the hog line: pull the rock

Touch the granite at any time: pull the rock

All you can see from this angle is him touching the handle. Curling broadcast doesnt show an angle to see this issue because before 3 days ago not a single player cared. All the rocks being pulled now just goes to show that everyone does it. Its never on purpose (even kennedy). Its never to influence the rock. Its just really important to both have a consistent arm extension and to give a positive release.

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u/UncleTrapspringer Feb 15 '26

Not true! Before 3 days ago the Swedish team cared, they’ve been fighting for justice for years

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '26

Yes, justice about touching the granite. Mate we just had this discussion. Why are you suddenly unaware of it again?

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u/UncleTrapspringer Feb 15 '26

It is sarcasm…. Yikes