Crg Rules Test Apr. 20
This test is on Section 6 of the WFTDA Rules, specifically subsections 6.1 through 6.8. This test will be posted through April 20, 2012.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
True or False: The initiator of a block is always responsible for the legality of her contact.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the initiator of a block, whether in a sport or any other context, is the one who initiates the contact. Therefore, they are responsible for ensuring that the contact is legal and within the rules of the game. This means that they must make sure they are not committing any fouls or violations while initiating the block.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Hitting an opponent with a legal blocking zone into a legal target zone while positioned behind said opponent _____ blocking to the back and _____ illegal.
- A.
Is
- B.
Is not
Correct Answer
B. Is notExplanation
Hitting an opponent with a legal blocking zone into a legal target zone while positioned behind said opponent is not blocking to the back and is not illegal. This means that if a player hits an opponent from behind with a legal blocking zone into a legal target zone, it is not considered blocking to the back and is not against the rules.Rate this question:
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- 3.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Any contact to the back of an opponent that forces the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward, and/or sideways, but does not cause her to lose her relative position.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
B. MinorExplanation
A minor penalty is given when there is contact to the back of an opponent that causes them to lose balance and move forward or sideways, but does not result in a change in their relative position. This means that the contact did not give the skater an advantage or disadvantage in terms of their position on the track.Rate this question:
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- 4.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Any block with initial contact landing above the shoulders.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
C. MajorExplanation
A major penalty is given when there is initial contact above the shoulders. This means that if a player makes contact with another player's head or neck area, it is considered a major penalty. This type of contact is deemed to be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Therefore, a major penalty is given to discourage such actions and ensure player safety.Rate this question:
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- 5.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Any contact outside of the normal skating motion which lands below the legal target zone that causes an opposing skater to stumble but not fall or lose her relative position.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
B. MinorExplanation
A minor penalty is the correct answer because it states that any contact outside of the normal skating motion that causes an opposing skater to stumble but not fall or lose her relative position is considered a minor penalty. This means that the contact was not severe enough to warrant a major penalty or expulsion from the game.Rate this question:
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- 6.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Slide tackling an opponent.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
D. ExpulsionExplanation
Slide tackling an opponent is a dangerous and reckless move in football. It involves sliding towards the opponent with both feet off the ground, which can lead to serious injuries. This action is considered a major offense and can result in expulsion from the game.Rate this question:
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- 7.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Any illegal contact with the elbow or swinging motion of the elbow that forces the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward and/or sideways but does not cause her to lose her relative position.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
B. MinorExplanation
A minor penalty is given when there is illegal contact with the elbow or swinging motion of the elbow that forces the opposing skater off balance, forward and/or sideways, but does not cause her to lose her relative position.Rate this question:
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- 8.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Use of an elbow or arm to pin or hook an opponent’s arm in a manner as to impede her mobility.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
C. MajorExplanation
Using an elbow or arm to pin or hook an opponent's arm in a way that hinders their mobility is considered a major offense. This action goes beyond a minor infraction as it directly impedes the opponent's ability to move freely. It is a serious violation of the rules and can result in severe consequences for the offender, such as disqualification or expulsion from the game or competition.Rate this question:
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- 9.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: A block initiated with the shoulder in which there is forearm contact to the opponent but no observable push with the forearm.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
A. No PenaltyExplanation
This answer suggests that a block initiated with the shoulder, where there is forearm contact with the opponent but no observable push with the forearm, does not warrant a penalty. This implies that the action described is within the rules and regulations of the sport or activity in question, and therefore does not require any disciplinary action.Rate this question:
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- 10.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: A block initiated with the shoulder, in which there is either a simultaneous or subsequent push with the forearm. A push is indicated by the initiating skater extending her arms while making contact with the forearms, resulting in the receiving skater being propelled forward or sideways.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
B. MinorExplanation
This block is considered a minor penalty because it involves a push with the forearm, but it does not result in significant impact or force on the receiving skater. While the initiating skater extends her arms and makes contact with the forearms, the resulting propulsion of the receiving skater is not severe enough to warrant a major penalty or expulsion.Rate this question:
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- 11.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Shoving an opponent.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
D. ExpulsionExplanation
Shoving an opponent is considered a serious offense in sports and can lead to severe consequences. Expulsion is the most severe penalty, indicating that the player will be immediately removed from the game and possibly face further disciplinary actions. This demonstrates the gravity of the action and emphasizes the importance of fair play and sportsmanship.Rate this question:
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- 12.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Use of hands or forearms to grab or hold an opposing skater, either impeding that skater’s mobility, causing that skater to lose advantage, or forcing that skater to the ground.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
C. MajorExplanation
Using hands or forearms to grab or hold an opposing skater, impeding their mobility, causing them to lose advantage, or forcing them to the ground is considered a major offense. This action is a serious violation of the rules and can result in severe consequences for the offending skater, such as a major penalty.Rate this question:
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- 13.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Incidental contact by the initiator’s head that forces the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward and/or sideways, but does not cause her to lose relative position.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
B. MinorExplanation
The given correct answer is "Minor". This means that if there is incidental contact by the initiator's head that forces the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward and/or sideways, but does not cause her to lose relative position, no penalty will be given.Rate this question:
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- 14.
True or False: The multi-player link must be that which is blocking or impeding an opponent for the action to be illegal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because in multiplayer games, it is generally considered illegal or against the rules if a player's action is directly blocking or impeding an opponent's progress or ability to play the game. This is done to ensure fair gameplay and prevent unfair advantages.Rate this question:
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- 15.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Maintaining a multi-player block to impede or block an opponent or prevent receiving a block from an opponent for more than three (3) seconds but not necessarily causing her to fall or lose her relative position.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
C. MajorExplanation
The given correct answer is "Major". This means that maintaining a multi-player block to impede or block an opponent or prevent receiving a block from an opponent for more than three seconds is considered a major penalty. This action is more severe than a minor penalty but does not result in expulsion from the game. It is important to note that this action does not necessarily cause the opponent to fall or lose their relative position.Rate this question:
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- 16.
True or False: If a skater forces an opponent out of bounds while blocking, the initiating Blocker must cease blocking before her own skates touch outside the track boundary.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
When a skater forces an opponent out of bounds while blocking, the initiating blocker must cease blocking before her own skates touch outside the track boundary. This means that the blocker cannot continue to block once her skates have crossed the track boundary. This rule is in place to ensure fair play and prevent any advantage gained by blocking outside of the designated track area. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 17.
True or False: A skater who is straddling the line may not be hit by a skater who is on the track, since the straddling skater has one foot down inside and one foot down outside the track boundary.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This statement is false because according to the rules of roller derby, a skater who is straddling the line is still considered to be on the track. Therefore, they can be hit by a skater who is also on the track. The fact that the straddling skater has one foot down inside and one foot down outside the track boundary does not exempt them from being hit.Rate this question:
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- 18.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Blocking a skater who has jumped off both skates and left contact with the track from in bounds.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
A. No PenaltyExplanation
Blocking a skater who has jumped off both skates and left contact with the track from in bounds is not considered a penalty. This means that it is allowed within the rules of the game.Rate this question:
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- 19.
No Penalty or Minor or Major or Expulsion: Any contact with an opponent who is touching the track exclusively outside the track boundary that does not affect the opposing skater’s ability to re-enter play.
- A.
No Penalty
- B.
Minor
- C.
Major
- D.
Expulsion
Correct Answer
B. MinorExplanation
If a skater makes contact with an opponent who is touching the track exclusively outside the track boundary, and this contact does not affect the opposing skater's ability to re-enter play, it is considered a minor penalty. This means that the contact is not severe enough to warrant a major penalty or expulsion from the game.Rate this question:
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- 20.
According to The Plan: On the initial pass, all blockers play _____ until the opposing jammer escapes.
- A.
Offense
- B.
Defense
- C.
Man-on-man
Correct Answer
B. DefenseExplanation
In roller derby, "defense" refers to the strategy where all blockers focus on preventing the opposing jammer from scoring points by blocking and impeding their progress. This strategy is employed until the opposing jammer successfully escapes the pack. By playing defense, the blockers aim to maintain control and hinder the opposing team's scoring opportunities.Rate this question:
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