How to Survive Your First Bout - Roller Derby

Holy crap! You're first bout is coming up and you don't know what to expect and you're nervous and full of anxiety! Hopefully this video will help calm you down and get you in the right head space.
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[@peregrine5443]

I love these types of videos where you guys just talk to us viewers, it really helps people who are new to derby feel connected. it feels really laid back so it's like we are just having a conversation about this amazing sport. I would love to see more of this type of content!!!

[@DownandDerbyTalk]

Well we can definitely talk haha!

[@Baconsquadgaming_skating]

First scrim in 11 hours and 50 minutes, thanks for the 5th time ive watched this in the 4 week build up lol

[@Meld95]

This was one of my biggest fears for when i finally start playing, thanks for the tips guys! Keep it up! :)

[@Stacyleffingwellsimmons]

Love this and the talking heads reference!

[@mxmyxozoa6875]

You may ask yourself.. how did I get here??? 😹😹😹😹😹

[@marybethmesser6645]

Thank you for this video! My first bout is Sunday and your advice has helped a ton!

[@SensationallySilky]

I can't believe I'm even a freshie, let alone actually playing like GAAAHHH how did I even get here. I love your vids.

[@jamesgilbert8194]

Thanks so much for your content. I'm new to a MRDA league and I have the privilege to also get skate time (no contact) with one of the local WFTA leagues my GF plays on, in exchange for Reffing for them. I haven't met a more inclusive community and I love it.

[@oliviafrazier3596]

I'm super new to Derby, so what's a jam? I kinda know what a wall is cuz I've seen videos so I think I get the jist but I'm lost on the jam.

[@DownandDerbyTalk]

Ollie Frazier a jam is the (up to) 2 minute part where the game is played, each team fields a line and that line consists of 4 blockers and 1 jammer, the Jammers line up behind the blockers and when the time starts, that’s the beginning of the play for that Jam. The first jammer to break through the pack then becomes lead jammer and can call off the jam at any point, that’s why we say up-to 2 minutes. There are 30seconds between jams where each team then fields their next line. Hope this helps. We are actually in the stages of putting out a video that explains the rules of roller derby. Keep an eye on our channel for that!

[@NAYIAHSHOME]

do you guys have a favorite roller derby player?

[@DownandDerbyTalk]

Ooooh! That’s a good question! I have to say probably Miracle Whips from Montreal Roller Derby she’s got such a great personality and is such a great teacher!! -Eleanor

[@NAYIAHSHOME]

@@DownandDerbyTalk Ohh cool and I would say my favorite is Miss Tea Maven from the Gotham Girls

[@rezista7112]

Not sure if y’all said this or not but read and know the rules

[@DownandDerbyTalk]

Rez ista we didn’t say that, it’s a good point! We also hope that if you’re playing your first bout, you have already passed the rules test so should have read them.... We love you Rez and are sooooo glad to have you on our team!! -Eleanor

[@rezista7112]

Down and Derby Talk awe shucks, you know how to make a girl feel special!!!! I love playing with y’all and watching everyone get more confidence & grow on the track!!!!