Gameplay Basics
Positions
Jammer
Blocker
Pivot
How it Works
Five skaters from each team are allowed on the track at once. Skaters move in a counter-clockwise direction.
Each team has one scoring position called the "JAMMER". Jammers are designated by a star worn on their helmet and start behind the other skaters.
The eight blockers, four from each team, make up the "PACK". When the first whistle is blown, the pack, led by the pivots, begins to skate.
Jammers begin to skate when the second whistle blows. Jammers then try to make their way through the pack. Blockers try to keep the opposing jammer from getting through while simultaneously trying to help their own jammer.
On the first pass through the pack, the first jammer to pass each member of the pack WITHOUT FOULING becomes "LEAD JAMMER". A referee will point to the lead jammer as she skates to designate her status.
Lead jammer has the strategic advantage of calling off the "JAM" at any time by placing her hands on her hips.
Jammers score points by passing members of the opposing team, while remaining in bounds, on their SECOND time through the pack and every pass thereafter. A jam lasts a maximum of two minutes, or until the lead jammer calls it off.
Each team has one scoring position called the "JAMMER". Jammers are designated by a star worn on their helmet and start behind the other skaters.
The eight blockers, four from each team, make up the "PACK". When the first whistle is blown, the pack, led by the pivots, begins to skate.
Jammers begin to skate when the second whistle blows. Jammers then try to make their way through the pack. Blockers try to keep the opposing jammer from getting through while simultaneously trying to help their own jammer.
On the first pass through the pack, the first jammer to pass each member of the pack WITHOUT FOULING becomes "LEAD JAMMER". A referee will point to the lead jammer as she skates to designate her status.
Lead jammer has the strategic advantage of calling off the "JAM" at any time by placing her hands on her hips.
Jammers score points by passing members of the opposing team, while remaining in bounds, on their SECOND time through the pack and every pass thereafter. A jam lasts a maximum of two minutes, or until the lead jammer calls it off.
Why is she lead?
WHAT HAPPENS IF NO ONE GETS LEAD JAMMER?
HOW DOES A JAMMER GET POINTS?
GRAND SLAM
PENALTIES
If
a skater earns a penalty they will immediately be sent to the penalty box to serve 30 seconds. If a skater earns 7 penalties in a single game, they are said to have "fouled out" and are expelled from the game. A skater may be ejected from the game for a single action if it is deemed by the officials staff to be egregious or too unsafe for play.
