Roller Derby 2013 Rule Quiz Sections 4-5
This quiz focuses on Sections 4-5 of the 2013 Roller Derby rules, testing knowledge on pack definitions, pack situations, measurement for pack and engagement zones, pre-jam positioning, and penalties related to false starts. It's designed for players, referees, and enthusiasts aiming to deepen their understanding of Roller Derby regulations.
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How is distance measured for determining the pack and engagement zone?
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Between the skaters hips
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Between the skaters fingertips
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A. Between the skaters hipsExplanation
4.1.2.1 - Distances for determining the pack and the Engagement Zone are measured as the shortest distance parallel to the track boundary between skaters’ hips (see Glossary for “hips”).Rate this question:
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Proper pre jam positioning is all blockers in front of the jammers but behind the pivot line and in front of the jam line
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The proper pre-jam positioning in roller derby involves having all blockers positioned in front of the jammers but behind the pivot line and in front of the jam line. This positioning allows the blockers to create a defensive wall to protect their jammer and impede the opposing team's jammer. Being in front of the jam line also ensures that the blockers are in the correct starting position for the jam to begin. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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Out of play skaters may still positionally block opposing team members as long as there is no physical contact
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
5.1.1.2 - Only skaters who are in play (as defined in Section 4.3.2) may skate in front of an opposing skater to impede the opposing skater’s movement on the track. Positional blocking need not include contact.Rate this question:
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What happens in this situation? One group of 3 Blue and 1 red, 11ft behind them there is 3 Red and 1 blue skating counter clockwise around the track
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Nothing, they are within in the engagement zone
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No pack is called
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The captain of the host team will receive a penalty
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A. No pack is calledExplanation
4.1.2 - When two or more groups of Blockers equal in number are on the track, are more than 10 feet (3 m) from one another, and no single group meets the pack definition, no pack can be defined. Skaters will be issued a penalty for intentionally creating a no pack situation, or destroying the pack (see Section 6.10.2). Both teams are responsible for maintaining a legally defined pack. A skater or group of skaters is always responsible for the consequences of their actions. If their actions create a no pack situation (except those covered in Section 6.10.2.3), they should be penalized as directed in Sections 6.10.9–6.10.20.Rate this question:
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In-bounds jammers can only engage each other while within the engagement zone
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
4.3.4 - The Jammers may engage each other anywhere inside the track boundaries for the duration of the jam. When a Jammer is outside of the Engagement Zone the Jammer may only engage the opposing Jammer (see Section 6.10.3).Rate this question:
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Who is responsible for the legality of a block?
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The initiator
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The receiver
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Both skaters: initiator and receiver
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A. The initiatorExplanation
5.1.2 - 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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A referee has called you our of play as you are more then 20ft in front of the pack. How do you get back into the engagement zone from your current position?
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Skate like hell to get around the track and to the back of the pack to avoid penalties
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Drop back by skating backwards only
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Drop back by skating backwards or turning around skating clockwise
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A. Drop back by skating backwards or turning around skating clockwiseExplanation
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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The pack is defined as (check all that apply)
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All in-bounds Blockers and jammers
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In-bounds blockers skating or standing in proximity and containing members from both teams
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All skaters on the track (including jammers) that are not more the 10 ft (measured from the hips) in front of or behind the nearest pack skater
Correct Answer
A. In-bounds blockers skating or standing in proximity and containing members from both teamsExplanation
4.1.1 - The pack is defined by the largest group of in bounds Blockers skating or standing in proximity and containing members from both teams.
4.1.1.1 - The pack is comprised of the Blockers. The Jammers are not part of the pack.
4.1.1.2 - 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.
4.1.1.3 - In order to form a pack, a team must have at least one Blocker on the track at all times.Rate this question:
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A blocker that is more than 20 ft in front or behind the pack must receive a warning from the referee before receiving an out of play penalty
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
4.3.3.1 - A Blocker who is more than 20 feet (6 m) in front of or behind the pack MAY receive an out of play warning by a referee. However, a referee is NOT required to issue a warning prior to giving a penalty. Once out of play, a Blocker must yield the right of way to the opposing Jammer by physically moving out of the Jammer’s path. Any engagement, including passive/positional blocking, can result in a penalty (see Section 6.10 - Out of Play Penalties).Rate this question:
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Blockers need to line up behind their pivots in their regular lane position (1-2-3-4) to avoid false start penalties
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
4.2.5 - Blockers may line up in any order behind the Pivots.Rate this question:
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Jammers maybe accelerating at the jam starting whistle
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
4.4.2 - Jammers may not be accelerating at the jam-starting whistle. They are, however, permitted to be moving, coasting, or braking.Rate this question:
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A skater may not execute a block unless she has both skates on the floor
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
5.1.4.3 - Skaters must have at LEAST one skate on the floor when executing a blockRate this question:
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When do non pivot blockers have to line up behind the pivot's hips in pre jam positioning?
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When the pivot is touching the line either upright or laying down on the track
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When the pivot is upright and touching the pivot line
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When the other team's jammer is in the penalty box
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All the time
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A. When the pivot is upright and touching the pivot lineExplanation
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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As an in-bounds,in play, counter clockwise skating or stepping skater you may block or engage the following (check all that apply)
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Skaters that are stopped on the track
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Clock wise skating/stepping skaters
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Counter clockwise skating/stepping skaters
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Skaters with both skates off the floor
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Downed skaters
Correct Answer(s)
A. Skaters that are stopped on the track
A. Clock wise skating/stepping skaters
A. Counter clockwise skating/stepping skaters
A. Skaters with both skates off the floorExplanation
5.1.1.3 - Only skaters who are stepping and/or skating in the counter-clockwise direction may execute a block. It is illegal to block while at a standstill and while moving in the clockwise direction. This includes positional blocking.
5.1.1.4 - It is legal to block skaters who are standing on the track.
5.1.1.5 - It is legal to block skaters who are skating and/or stepping clockwise or counter-clockwise on the track.
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. After going down or falling, a skater is considered down until the skater is standing, stepping, and/or skating. Stationary standing skaters are not considered down.Rate this question:
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Who will receive a major illegal procedure false start in a jam for the team(s) that did not field enough blockers in proper pre jam position?
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The captain
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The pivot
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The blocker closest to the ref making the call
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The jammer
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A. The pivotExplanation
4.2.1.1.1 - It is required that the majority of on the track Blockers from each team begin in this pre-jam positioning. A major Illegal Procedure false start penalty will be assessed to the Pivot in that jam of the team(s) that did not field enough Blockers in proper pre-jam position (see Section 6.13.37).Rate this question:
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Check all the legal blocking zones
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Head
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Chest
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Fore arms
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Upper Thigh
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Back
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Booty
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Shins
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Skates
Correct Answer(s)
A. Chest
A. Upper Thigh
A. Back
A. BootyExplanation
Refere to section 5.3 Blocking Zone Diagrams in your WFTDA rule bookRate this question:
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Check all legal target zones
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Head
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Shoulders
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Middle of the booty
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Back
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Inside of the bra strap line
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Outside of the bra strap line
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Chest
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Upper thighs
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Shins
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Skates
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Sides and front of hips
Correct Answer(s)
A. Shoulders
A. Outside of the bra strap line
A. Chest
A. Upper thighs
A. Sides and front of hipsExplanation
Refer to section 5.3 diagram 2 in your WFTDA rule bookRate this question:
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You are holding the inside line when the opposing jammer decides to jump the apex. As she is mid air with her chest facing you, you nail her hard with a shoulder to her sternum, sending her flying into the center of the track and taking out 2 NSO's What happens next? (check all that apply)
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The ref gives you a major penalty for hitting her when she had both feet off the ground
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You get a major for blocking to her sternum, an illegal target zone
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You get expelled from the game for hitting a player that hard when they were vulnerable
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You get high fives from all your team mates and that jammer will never try that again with you on the line
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You executed a legal hit on an in-bounds skater, there willbe no penalty issued
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A. You get high fives from all your team mates and that jammer will never try that again with you on the line
A. You executed a legal hit on an in-bounds skater, there willbe no penalty issuedExplanation
6.8.11 - There is no penalty for blocking a skater who has jumped off both skates and left contact with the track from in boundsRate this question:
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