Lock on !

by Kazu

 The "skip" of the Canadian National Team  at that time from Alberta was gazing at the bull's eye on the ice and the stones around them.

 Each member of the team trusted each other, particularly the captain called "skip".

Even after releasing the curling stone, she gave the signs to other team members how to control the progress of the stone. 

What should we do to win the game ?

by Kazu

To be honest, I love their countenances when they were contemplating howto win the game on ice.

The differences of their countenances when they were locking on the target to win and were drinking and relaxing allured many people during their stay in Sapporo City.

After ample contemplating and discussion, she shot the stone to the bull's eye on the ice.

What's going on ?

by Kazu

I was not sure  what happened at that moment but felt the tension of head-to-head battle on the ice. Their concentration was amazing.

Sweeping on the slippery ice field seemed to be so hard that I could easily imagine the power of their arms.

Trust, encourage and cover each other and win the games. It's a ideal relation to battle, isn't it?

Contemplating !

by Kazu

Even on the cold ice field, they have to build up the strategy to win the game in minutes and shoot the heavy curling stone and swipe.

Breathing so calmly and focusing on the bull's eye, she sent the stone with her heart.

Targeting the bull's eye on the ice, she kept her low posture and her team members got ready to swipe.

What is the best shot ?

by Kazu

I am not sure how much physical training has been done by this team of beauty before the game but at least, I do not think that I can do the same amount of physical exercise as they did. 

 Needless to say, I don't think that I can hammer out the strategy immediately, taking a look at each situation created by the opposition team.

Their callings varies but the generosity, caring kindness, sincerity and the intestinal fortitude shown by them was unquestionably that of Canadian people.

What If the Team Fought in the Pyeongchiang Olympic Games ?

by Kazu

I don't like any iffy talk but speaking of curling games, I would like to ask what happened if this Canadian National Team of 2016 took part in the Olympic Games in Pyeongchiang.

 At least, this female National Team won the beauty competition to attract the attention on this globe.

Again, I did not know even the rule of curling game but I was struck by the head-to-head battle on the ice in "Hokkaido Bank Curling Classic 2016", in retrospect.

Think, shoot, sweep !

 

by Kazu

After contemplating where to shoot and place the curling stone, they restarted the game so calmly.Keeping their concentration on the ice may be tough for everyone. 

 On the slippery ice field made for curling games, keeping on standing may be tough for me.

Without thinking about a bath tub filled with comfy hot water or onsen essence, I would not be able to keep the games.