The Rules Of Flat Track Roller Derby! Trivia Questions Quiz

1. Which part of the body is considered an illegal blocking zone?

Chest

Upper arm

Hip

Above the shoulder

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 head

Explanation

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 head

2. 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.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

3.

These are the legal ____________ zones.

Target

Blocking

5.3 See illustration

Explanation

5.3 See illustration

4. The receiver of a block is responsible for the legality of the block

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

5. 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.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

6. In which of the following situations is a blocker considered down?

Either knee on the ground

Both knees on the ground

Both hands on the ground

All of the above

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.

Explanation

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.

7. A Blocker's proximity to other Blockers is measured by her fingertips.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

8. You can engage an opponent as long you have one foot out of bounds.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

9. To legally regain position in the pack after having fallen behind or recovering from a fall, a skater must:

Catch up to the back of the pack by skating within the track boundaries to be considered back in play.

Wait for the pack to come back around to enter from behind.

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.

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.

10. You can engage an opponent that is skating backwards.

True

False

5.1.1.5 - It is legal to block skaters who are skating and/or stepping clockwise or counter-clockwise on the track.

Explanation

5.1.1.5 - It is legal to block skaters who are skating and/or stepping clockwise or counter-clockwise on the track.

11. Which of the following is a "no pack" situation?

4 green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 4 red Blockers.

4 green Blockers are more than 10 feet away from 3 red Blockers, and 1 red Blocker has been knockedout-of-bounds.

3 green Blockers and 1 red blocker are more than 10 feet from 3 red Blockers and 1 green Blocker.

All of the above.

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)

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)

12. A pivot who is too far ahead may lap the pack to rejoin.

True

False

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).

Explanation

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).

13.

These are the ____________ zones.

Blocking

Target

5.3 See diagram

Explanation

5.3 See diagram

14. Which of the following blocker starting positions are acceptable?

Upright

On one knee

Lying on one's back

A and B

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.

Explanation

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.

15. If an out of play opposing Blocker initiates contact with the Jammer, the Jammer may legally counter-block

True

False

4.3.4.1 If an out of play opposing Blocker initiates contact with the Jammer, the Jammer may legally counter-block

Explanation

4.3.4.1 If an out of play opposing Blocker initiates contact with the Jammer, the Jammer may legally counter-block

16. The engagement zone includes:

20 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.

10 feet behind the rearmost pack skater and 10 feet in front of the foremost pack skater.

20 feet in front of the foremost pack skater and 10 feet behind the rearmost pack skater.

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.

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.

17. Non-Pivot Blockers must line up behind the Pivots as demarked by the hips.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

18. A blocker who is 13 feet from the pack is allowed to assist and block.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

19. At the start of a jam a blocker must always line up behind the pivots hips.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.