ROLES WITHIN A TEAM OF FOUR

Leads

• Lay the mat
• Deliver the Jack
• Deliver mainly draw shots to lay good foundation for the development of the head
• Use the trolley to collect woods up after the score on the previous end has been agreed by the Thirds

Seconds

• Record the progress of the game on the rink scoreboard
  
• Should be capable and versatile players as they may be called upon to play all types of shots

Thirds

• Act as the measurer to determine the number of shots scored each end and agree this with the opposition Third before the end is cleared
• Directs the skip in choice of shot to play, if requested
• Must have a good knowledge of the laws of the game
• Should be versatile and experienced players

Skips

• Toss the coin with their opponent for the right of possession of the mat at the start of the game
• Introduce the team to the opposition
• Direct the development of the head
• Need to have a good knowledge of the laws and a sound knowledge of the game
• Should be good tacticians, natural leaders, realising that the basis of good teamwork is acceptable leadership
• Should be capable, experienced and versatile exponents of the game since they are in charge of the four
• Keep a record of the score on the scorecard.  In friendly matches, if both Skips agree, the scorecards may be kept by both Seconds.