What is it?
The No-Tick Rule protects center guards early in the end. If a stone touching the center line in the Free Guard Zone (FGZ) is moved before the sixth stone of the end, the non-offending team can reset the stones.
Why it matters
- Keeps center guards in play longer
- Encourages more strategic shot-making
- Makes the game more exciting and tactical
When it applies
- Only before the sixth stone of the end
- Only if the moved stone was touching the center line in the FGZ
If the rule is broken
The non-offending team can choose to:
- Remove the delivered stone and reset the moved stones
- Or leave all stones where they ended up
