WFTDA Rules 2.1 - Women's Flat Track Derby Association

Positional
Blocking
Proximity
Reengage
A.K.A. Body Blocking, Frontal Blocking, Passive Blocking
Passive blocking is blocking without contact, positioning yourself in front of an opposing
skater to impede her movement on the track. It may also be done unintentionally, if the
blocking skater is not aware of the jammer’s position behind her.
A measure of distance for in play players that is defined as skating not more than two
strides (or ten feet) in front of or behind the nearest pack skater.
A skater positioning herself in front of a jammer who has already passed her.
Repass
Scoring Pass
Shorted
Skater
Split Pack
Substitutions
Suspension
The Star
Timeout
Trip
Warnings
The act of passing an opponent who has already been passed during the current lap. If
the jammer drops back behind an opponent that she passed illegally, by being
reengaged or repositioning herself, she may attempt to pass her again legally.
Any pass a jammer makes through the pack after the initial pass. Points may only be
earned on scoring passes. (see also “Pass” and “Initial Pass”)
The skater serving a penalty in the penalty box.
A pack is split when it has divided into two groups of skaters, equal in number.
Replacing a player on the track or in the penalty box with another player.
To remove a player from more than one game. (see also "Ejection")
The jammer's helmet cover, which has a star on it.
Stopping the clock.
Any contact which lands on an opponent's feet or legs, below the legal target zone, that
causes the skater to stumble or fall is considered tripping. Contact between skates and
wheels that is part of the normal skating motion may not be considered tripping.
A formal verbal indication from the referee that play is improper and that a skater must
take corrective action.
WFTDA Rules 2.1 Page 20
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