Hey There Danger, I remember Trish the Dish telling me that the Betties may be in need of or looking for a coach. Do you ladies still practice in the...
hey all!! im haveing so much trouble with hockey stops i just cant get them right . can anyone desribe to me the right way to execute a hockey stop when im...
RollerCon registration & hotel is now open! http://wwww.rollercon.net Challenges registration coming soon! We've got 2 scrimmage tracks and a separate...
Hi Eva. First of all, coming to a stop on the track by any means to block someone is a foul, probably a major. Yes, it's better to plow because you have much...
Hockey stops are tough on quads. The grippyness of your wheels will determine a lot. Too grippy and you stick too quick. Get low and tight. When you turn,...
The web-site states to wait if you volunteered last year; which I did. I just don't want to lose out this year; if I don't buy my ticket now? You are...
I would love to hear about this as well. How do I get a copy? Drewish Princess #99 ________________________________ From: rollerderbycoaches@yahoogroups.com ...
I have come up with my own ideas. I have created several in pack formations, all different. Kind of like different packages in football. I don't think there...
I must agree about there being no set jobs. It's all right and well for your blockers to have an idea of positions and plays, but in reality, the nature of...
A hockey stop is basically an extremely tight turn, where your feet are slightly staggered, but mostly very close together. Don't know if that makes any...
Can you please elaborate more the "diamond fomration" and variations of it - and why it is effective in the pack? thanks so much! Hooah! ... what ... know one...
Grrrrr! The Brewcity Bruisers scheduled a game that weekend against our fine neighbors, Madison's Dairland Dolls. HOW COULD WE HAVE DONE SUCH A THING??? I...
I'm starting a new league and we're looking for tips on basic skating drills we can use to build some skills. We have a few volunteer skate coaches willing to...
though it's not the right kind of skates the general motion is the same http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br8dfnnWL5k&feature=related obviously you don't spray...
I know that there are a few league out there that do this, but I'm looking for a general consensus from those who don't condone that type of behavior. What do...
hi, althea n hell here from the chicago outfit. some things you need to make sure you do is A LOT of strengthening drills!! lots of suicides on skates, lots of...
I do not recommend doing jumping jacks on skates unless your skaters are very comfortable on them. That is a broken ankle waiting to happen for anyone that...
Mountain climbers are waaaaay hard with skates on, I love them!? I agree with the caution on jumping jacks, some of the "starter" skates come with mini-stops...
one other thing you can do is just have them lay on the ground in diffrent posititons them have them get up, them back down, then get up, then back down,...
Yes - I would not recommend mountain climbers or jumping jacks or anything on toe-stops until skaters are "one" with their skates. Chuck recommended some...
Chuck, I understand each league has their own rule set, but I have to disagree with you on this particular subject. In my own opinion, modern roller derby is...
Hey Cleo, We do practice in Burlington Every tuesday night from 8-10. Right now we have an additional practice at the National Guard Armory in Bellingham on...
For a long time I was all about fighting, especially to please the crowd. I thought it would bring people in...But now I feel differently. I feel that roller...
Hey Frankie Facebreaker from Oklahoma Victory Dolls here. I really recommend checking out the viaderby message boards! there are a lot of good drills on there...
I went to the "360 degree" workshop hosted by the Kansas City Roller Warriors last fall and I asked about cross-training.? Their coach said that running is not...
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