These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

Roller Derby Positions

There are three positions in roller derby: jammer, blocker, and pivot. The jammer laps the opposing team members while the blockers create a wall to protect the jammer. The pivot is a blocker who can be designated as a jam during a jam as long as their helmets are transferred properly. Pivots, who wear a stripe on their helmets, can also act as a temporary captain for the team.

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