The American skip is used to losing her voice — but it’s no small problem when a big part of her job is shouting instructions to teammates at the other end of the 146-foot sheet of ice.
Baseball coaches use an elaborate system of ear tugs and stomach rubs to send signals to the batter. Football coaches have a direct hookup to the quarterback’s helmet — and they still cover their mouths when speaking, lest there is a lip-reading specialist on the other team.
Tara Peterson said the biggest change is that the sweepers have to look up at the skip as she signals — pushing up with her hands to sweep harder, or crossing them in front of her to stop. Her sister took a turn with reporters after an 8-6 victory over defending silver medalist South Korea on Monday. Tara Peterson said it’s common for her sister to lose her voice, but it usually doesn't happen until later in the competition.
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