WFTDA Rules Test: Roller Derby Rules Quiz & Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

Match the following helmet covers with their roles in Roller Derby:

The Star = Blocker The Stripe = Blocker

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

Straddling = A Skater is simultaneously touching the floor on or between the track boundary lines and beyond the track boundary Substitution = A Skater holding their body weight on their skates Stopped = Replacing a Skater on the track or in the Penalty Box with a teammate Target Zones = A Skater not making any directional movement with their skates

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

Roster = A Skater holding their body weight on their skates Sitting = The list of Skaters for a team, and their identifying numbers Standing = A Skater not making any directional movement with their skates Stopped = A Skater whose buttocks are in full contact with the seat of a chair or bench

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

Skating - Direction of Travel = A Skater’s direction of travel is measured by the skates moving relative to a line perpendicular to the inside track boundary Standing = A Skater whose buttocks are in full contact with the seat of a chair or bench Trip Through the Pack = Jammers make trips through the Pack Target Zones = Areas of the body on an opponent that a Skater makes contact to when blocking Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

Trip Through the Pack = Jammers make trips through the Pack Substitution = Replacing a Skater on the track or in the Penalty Box with a teammate Target Zones = Areas of the body on an opponent that a Skater makes contact to when blocking Roster = The list of Skaters for a team, and their identifying numbers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

Sitting = A Skater whose buttocks are in full contact with the seat of a chair or bench Standing = A Skater holding their body weight on their skates Stopped = A Skater not making any directional movement with their skates Straddling = A Skater is simultaneously touching the floor on or between the track boundary lines and beyond the track boundary Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

The Star = The Jammer helmet cover, which has two stars on it, one on each side The Stripe = The Pivot helmet cover, which has one long stripe down the middle of it Target Zones = Areas of the body on an opponent that a Skater makes contact to when blocking Roster = The list of Skaters for a team, and their identifying numbers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

Skating - Direction of Travel = A Skater’s direction of travel is measured by the skates moving relative to a line perpendicular to the inside track boundary Trip Through the Pack = Jammers make trips through the Pack Substitution = Replacing a Skater on the track or in the Penalty Box with a teammate Sitting = A Skater whose buttocks are in full contact with the seat of a chair or bench Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

The Stripe = The Jammer helmet cover, which has one long stripe down the middle of it The Star = The Pivot helmet cover, which has two stars on it, one on each side Target Zones = Areas of the body on an opponent that a Skater makes contact to when blocking Roster = The list of Skaters for a team, and their identifying numbers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions in Roller Derby:

Straddling = A Skater is simultaneously touching the floor on or between the track boundary lines and beyond the track boundary Skating - Direction of Travel = A Skater’s direction of travel is measured by the skates moving relative to a line perpendicular to the inside track boundary Trip Through the Pack = Jammers make trips through the Pack Standing = A Skater holding their body weight on their skates Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roster and Skater Status

A roster is a list of skaters for a team, including their identifying numbers, who are eligible to play in a game.
A skater is considered "sitting" when their buttocks are in full contact with the seat of a chair or bench.
A skater is considered "standing" when they are holding their body weight on their skates and are not down.
A skater is considered "stopped" when they are not making any directional movement with their skates.

Skater Movement and Positioning

A skater's direction of travel is measured by the skates moving relative to a line perpendicular to the inside track boundary.
If a skater's skates are moving in opposite directions, direction of travel is determined by the hips.
A skater is considered "straddling" when they are simultaneously touching the floor on or between the track boundary lines and beyond the track boundary.
Straddling skaters are considered out of bounds, except where otherwise noted.

Roles and Equipment

The "Star" is the Jammer helmet cover, which has two stars on it, one on each side.
The "Stripe" is the Pivot helmet cover, which has one long stripe down the middle of it.
Skaters must wear protective gear, including helmet, mouthguard, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads.

Substitution and Penalties

A "substitution" is replacing a skater on the track or in the Penalty Box with a teammate.
A skater who is illegally positioned must immediately act to regain a legal position.
If a skater is not legally positioned at the start of a Jam, the skater should immediately yield position to everybody in the vicinity.

Scoring and Errors

A team gains advantage if an illegal act results in an opponent becoming unable to block, a gain of position, or a change in the game flow.
Points denied in error are points that have been legally earned by a Jammer but have not been added to the Official Score due to an error or delay.
A "re-pass" is the act of passing an opponent who has already been passed during the current lap, and can be used to score a point.

Relative Position and Blocking

A skater's "relative position" is their location, when in bounds and upright, in relation to other Skaters involved in the action.
Relative position is said to be "gained" or "lost" if the location changes in a way that gives or loses some advantage.
"Positional blocking" is blocking without contact, positioning oneself to impede an opponent's movement on the track.

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Test your knowledge of roller derby rules and regulations, specifically when it comes to illegal positioning and its consequences on the game. Learn about the penalties for destroying or delaying the pack reformation and more.