The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby

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.

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.

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, regardless of impact or advantage.

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.