Penalties & Signals

Penalty

Back Block

Illegally contacting an opposing skater from behind, targeting the back of the body rather than the legal target zone. One of the most commonly called penalties for new blockers.

team/rules/back-block/

Penalty

Low Block

Blocking below the mid-thigh of an opposing skater, one of the most common penalties for skaters dropping their stance too far.

team/rules/low-block/