the penalty learning curve

[maybetwisted]

There are still tickets available for the championship final on the 25th April!

Buy tickets now!I've mentioned before on this journal how steep the learning curve can be in roller derby. First, you need to learn to fall properly. Then, once you have sorted falling, you've got to get the skating down, and after that you need to get the blocking

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[maybetwisted]

thanks :)

I just managed to get through a whole bout penalty free - but have a feeling that's because the refs weren't looking at me, as I blatantly backblocked Kitty DeCapitate at one point!! It was an accident, but I still probably should have been given a minor at the least.

Congrats on your recent game, the score reflects how hard you must have all worked against and experienced team like BB*DD :)

Do you feel like you've stepped up a lot after the game? I feel like each game I'm in seems to make me improve in leaps and bounds, win or lose!

[bluekieran]

How do the real games compare to your practice ones?

[maybetwisted]

Terminology - a game is called a 'bout', practice games are called 'scrimmages'. A bout is waaaaay more intense than scrimmaging, for obvious reasons - a practice is a practice and while we may count points and penalties for a scrimmage, it's just not as vital to win - it's more important to learn

[maybetwisted]

Aw, thanks! it felt amazing, perhaps when a game is fun to play that really comes across to the crowd?

The score deffo shows how hard you guys have been working! It's a shame there was a scheduling conflict with the LRR meaning that a lot of us didn't make it up there. Hopefully I'll catch you next time!