Roller Derby Explained

Thanks for this video! Im going to my first derby try-out tomorrow, and I wasn't really sure what to do but skate. At least I'll know what the hells going on now! :D

H. Brawls - how do I get permission to use this as a teaching tool for my newbies on my team? let me know please.

Use the updated version that gets the penalties righter and has the fonts toward the end easier to read. It should be over on the right under Related Videos. v 2-1

but wait, wouldnt it be a good thing then to get out because then there will be one less person to pass for the other team and they wont be able to score as much? ...

Any blockers not in the pack are scored upon as soon as the the first opposing player that IS in the pack is passed. So, instead of not being able to score on them, they are "free" points.
There are always 4 points/pass that can be scored (a 5th point can be scored if the opposing jammer is lapped...Grand Slam!).

Are the blockers aloud to pass the pivots?


>_>

Yes, any time after the first whistle blows.

Even though the Pivots "set the pace of the pack" they do not need to stay in the front of the pack. Blockers and pivots may move areound as they wish within the pack.

Hey great video. I am about to be fresh meat for and when I read the rules it was kind of confusing, but the visual aspect help.

By the way, loved the girl beating up the other girl in major penalties...classic!

Very informative. Thanks!

Thank you so much for explaining it!
:P
This is such an awesome sport.