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This quiz tests your knowledge of flat track roller derby rules. Information was sourced from http://wftda. Com/rules/wftda-rules. Pdf

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1.

What is the maximum number of skaters on a team?
- A.
  
  30
- B.
  
  25
- C.
  
  20
Correct Answer
C. 20
2.

How many timeouts (each one minute long) is each team allowed per bout?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
Correct Answer
C. 3
3.

Derby girls can wear inline skates to bout if they wish.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
4.

(A skater who is 20 feet in front of or behind the pack is considered out of play.) Skaters who are out of play cannot actively block however they can engage in passive/positional blocking.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Even positional blocking is will result in a penalty if the blocker is out of play.

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5.

Jammers must be completely still until their start whistle is blown.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Jammers must not be accelerating when their whistle is blown. They can, however, be moving, coasting or braking.

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6.

Which of the following is a legal move?
- A.
  
  Blocking while skating in a clockwise direction
- B.
  
  Blocking a player who is skating in a clockwise direction
- C.
  
  Blocking while at a standstill
Correct Answer
B. Blocking a player who is skating in a clockwise direction
7.

Blocker with one foot off the floor is:
- A.
  
  Unsafe
- B.
  
  Illegal
- C.
  
  Unsafe and illegal
Correct Answer
A. Unsafe
8.

It is legal to aim a block at another player's booty.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
9.

You may elbow an opponent
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
10.

You may aim a block at another player's inner thigh.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
... but it's kinda weird!

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11.

It is illegal to block with your head.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
12.

This tackle is legal.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
13.

If an opposing blocker blocks you out of bounds, are you able to reenter the track in front of her.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No
14.

What happens if you are not the lead jammer and you attempt to call off the jam?
- A.
  
  You incur a minor penalty
- B.
  
  You incur a major penalty
- C.
  
  No penalty but the refs laugh at you
Correct Answer
A. You incur a minor penalty

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Roller Derby Rules

What is the maximum number of skaters on a team?

How many timeouts (each one minute long) is each team allowed per bout?

Derby girls can wear inline skates to bout if they wish.

(A skater who is 20 feet in front of or behind the pack is considered out of play.) Skaters who are out of play cannot actively block however they can engage in passive/positional blocking.

Jammers must be completely still until their start whistle is blown.

Which of the following is a legal move?

Blocker with one foot off the floor is:

It is legal to aim a block at another player's booty.

You may elbow an opponent

You may aim a block at another player's inner thigh.

It is illegal to block with your head.

This tackle is legal.

If an opposing blocker blocks you out of bounds, are you able to reenter the track in front of her.

What happens if you are not the lead jammer and you attempt to call off the jam?