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Scenario Analysis
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Forearm block to the back
Illegal star pass
Pack destruction
Out of bounds assist
False start - jammer
Calling off the jam
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What is the pack?
Lead jammer
Legal blocking zones
Cut penalties
Star pass rules
Jammer in box
Engagement zone
Multiplayer block
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Scenario analysis and rules Q&A using the WFTDA Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby (January 2025), Officiating Procedures, and Cues & Signals documents.

Hand signal images are sourced from the official WFTDA Officiating Cues, Codes and Signals document.

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Rule sections
1 - Game parameters2 - Gameplay3 - Scoring4 - Penalties4.1 - Contact4.2 - Game structure4.3 - Misconduct4.4 - Enforcing5 - Officiating
Official resources
rules.wftda.com Officiating resources Rules and documents