The Rules Of Flat Track Roller Derby! Trivia Questions Quiz
Do you want to be a member of the flat-track roller derby and are asking yourself just how well you understand the rules of the game? It is important to know them, so you don’t stand to be disqualified. The quiz below is designed to see just how well you understood them and if you are the team player you think you are.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
These are the ____________ zones.
- A.
Blocking
- B.
Target
Correct Answer
B. TargetExplanation
5.3 See diagramRate this question:
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- 2.
Which part of the body is considered an illegal blocking zone?
- A.
Chest
- B.
Upper arm
- C.
Hip
- D.
Above the shoulder
Correct Answer
D. Above the shoulderExplanation
Illegal Blocking Zones: Apply to the body parts of the skater performing a block. Skaters may not initiate contact with the following parts of the body: The headRate this question:
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- 3.
When initiating a block, a skater must be in-bounds, but she may pick up momentum from out-of-bounds prior to returning to the track.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A skater must always be in-bounds when initiating a block. They cannot pick up momentum from out-of-bounds and then return to the track to initiate a block. This is because being out-of-bounds would give the skater an unfair advantage in terms of speed and positioning. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The engagement zone includes:
- A.
20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.
- B.
10 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 10 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.
- C.
20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater and 10 feet behind the rearmost pack skater.
Correct Answer
A. 20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.Explanation
Engagement Zone The zone in which skaters may legally engage. The legal Engagement Zone extends from 20 feet (6 m) behind the rearmost pack member to 20 feet (6 m) in front of the foremost pack member, between the inside and outside track boundaries. Jammers may engage each other outside of the Engagement Zone.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is a “no pack” situation?
- A.
4 green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 4 red Blockers.
- B.
4 green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 3 red Blockers, and 1 red Blocker has been knocked out-of-bounds.
- C.
3 green Blockers and 1 red blocker are more than 10 feet from 3 red Blockers and 1 green Blocker.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.Explanation
No Pack There is no pack when there is not a group of Blockers (from both teams) skating within proximity to each other or when there are two or more equally numbered groups of Blockers not skating within proximity to each other. (See Proximity)Rate this question:
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- 6.
A Blocker’s proximity to other Blockers is measured by her fingertips.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Proximity is defined as not more than 10 feet (3 m) (as measured from the hips) in front of or behind the nearest pack skater.Rate this question:
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- 7.
To legally regain position in the pack after having fallen behind or recovering from a fall, a skater must:
- A.
Catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play.
- B.
Skate outside track boundaries to stay out of the way until she can easily get to the back of the pack.
- C.
Wait for the pack to come back around to enter from behind.
Correct Answer
A. Catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play.Explanation
To regain position in the pack after having fallen behind, a Blocker must return to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play.Rate this question:
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- 8.
These are the legal ____________ zones.
- A.
Target
- B.
Blocking
Correct Answer
B. BlockingExplanation
5.3 See illustrationRate this question:
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- 9.
The receiver of a block is responsible for the legality of the block
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The skater who makes contact with a target zone of an opponent is considered the initiator of the block. The initiator of the block is always responsible for the legality of their contact.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A blocker who is 13 feet from the pack is allowed to assist and block.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
In play/out of play: When a Blocker is positioned more than 20 feet (6 m) outside the pack or out of bounds that Blocker is out of play.Rate this question:
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- 11.
A pivot who is too far ahead may lap the pack to rejoin.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
4.3.3.2 - A Blocker who is out of play must re-enter the Engagement Zone in the opposite way that Blocker left.
4.3.3.2.1 - If the Blocker exited the front of the Engagement Zone, that Blocker must drop back to be considered in play.
4.3.3.2.2 - To regain position in the pack after having fallen behind, a Blocker must return to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play.
4.3.3.2.3 - Any Blocker who re-enters the Engagement Zone in an illegal manner, such as lapping the pack or being lapped by the pack, is subject to penalties (see Section 6.10.14 and Section 6.10.15).Rate this question:
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- 12.
At the start of a jam a blocker must always line up behind the pivots hips.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
4.2.3 Non-Pivot Blocker starting positions: Blockers line up behind the Pivots as demarked by the hips. If a Pivot is not upright and on the Pivot Line, non-Pivot Blockers are not required to line up behind that Pivot.Rate this question:
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- 13.
You can engage an opponent that is skating backwards.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
5.1.1.5 - It is legal to block skaters who are skating and/or stepping clockwise or counter-clockwise on the track.Rate this question:
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- 14.
You can engage an opponent as long you have one foot out of bounds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In Bounds, A skater is in bounds as long as all parts of the skater’s body and equipment that are in contact with the ground are within or on the track boundary. If a skater jumps and ceases all contact with the ground, their prior inbounds/out of bounds status is maintained until contact with the ground re-establishes inbounds/out of bounds status. Inbounds, skaters are not necessarily in play. In-Play When a skater is positioned within the Engagement Zone and is in bounds, the skater is in play and may legally block and assist. Downed skaters are not in play. Jammers may engage each other anywhere inside the track boundaries for the duration of the jam but must be within the Engagement Zone in order to legally initiate engagement with Blockers.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Non-Pivot Blockers must line up behind the Pivots as demarked by the hips.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
4.2.3 Non-Pivot Blocker starting positions: Blockers line up behind the Pivots as demarked by the hips. If a Pivot is not upright and on the Pivot Line, non-Pivot Blockers are not required to line up behind that Pivot.Rate this question:
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- 16.
At the jam-starting whistle, Blockers are permitted to be either upright, down on one knee, on one's back, or in a dog-pile.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
4.2.1.2 At the jam-starting whistle, Blockers are permitted to be either upright or down on one knee. 4.2.1.2.1 Blockers may not intentionally take starting positions which purposefully prolong that skater's ability to return to an in-play position or a team's ability to reform a pack (e.g., intentionally starting on one's back, intentionally starting in a dog-pile), see Section 6.13.36.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which of the following blocker starting positions are acceptable?
- A.
Upright
- B.
On one knee
- C.
Lying on one's back
- D.
A and B
Correct Answer
D. A and BExplanation
4.2.1.2 At the jam-starting whistle, Blockers are permitted to be either upright or down on one knee. 4.2.1.2.1 Blockers may not intentionally take starting positions which purposefully prolong that skater's ability to return to an in-play position or a team's ability to reform a pack (e.g., intentionally starting on one's back, intentionally starting in a dog-pile), see Section 6.13.36.Rate this question:
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- 18.
If an out of play opposing Blocker initiates contact with the Jammer, the Jammer may legally counter-block
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
4.3.4.1 If an out of play opposing Blocker initiates contact with the Jammer, the Jammer may legally counter-blockRate this question:
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- 19.
In which of the following situations is a blocker considered down?
- A.
Either knee on the ground
- B.
Both knees on the ground
- C.
Both hands on the ground
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
5.1.4.4 Skaters may not execute a block on an opponent who is down, falling, or getting up after a fall. Skaters are considered down if they have fallen, been knocked to the ground, have either or both knees on the ground, or have both hands on the ground.Rate this question:
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