The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby

5.6 - 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.

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.

5.6.2 - Positional blocking with the head.

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.

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.

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