NOTE: You are viewing the March 1, 2014 revision of The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby, which is officially retired.
The current version of the rules can be found at Rules Central.
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
5.6.1 - Incidental contact by an initiator’s head, where the contact using the head forces the receiving opponent off balance, forward, and/or sideways, but does not cause an opponent to lose relative position or the initiator or a teammate to gain relative position.
Penalty
5.6.3 - Incidental contact by the initiator’s head that forces the receiving opponent off balance, forward, and/or sideways and causes an opponent to lose relative position, or the initiator or teammate to gain relative position.
5.6.4 - 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. Expulsions will be issued for a conscious and forceful attempt to block an opponent with the head, whether or not the action was successful.
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