The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby

NOTE: You are viewing the June 15, 2013 revision of The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby, which has been officially retired.

The current version of the rules can be found at Rules Central.

6.6 - Blocking With the Head

The head may not be used to block an opponent. Blocking with the head is dangerous for the initiator and the receiver.

No Impact / No Penalty

6.6.1 - Incidental contact by the initiator’s head that forces the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward, and/or sideways, but does not cause the opposing skater to lose relative position.

Major Penalty

6.6.2 - Incidental contact by the initiator’s head that forces the receiving opposing skater off balance, forward, and/or sideways and causes the opposing skater to lose relative position.

6.6.3 - Initiating a block with the head that includes physical contact, regardless of impact or advantage.

Expulsion

The following egregious acts will be automatic game expulsions and can be punished as a multi-game suspension (see Section 7.4.2.2). Expulsions will be issued for a conscious and forceful attempt to block an opponent with the head, whether or not the action was successful.

6.6.4 - Intentional, negligent, or reckless contact with an opponent by blocking with the head in an illegal manner.

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