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Analyzing Roller Derby Game Film: Enemy Edition

Imagine a crystal ball that showed all your opponents’ secrets. It would reveal their defensive formations, their offensive tactics, and strategies. OH MY GOSH IT EXISTS! Spoiler alert: it’s footage!

The thing about learning from footage is that you have to watch it. Not just casually, but critically.

What Am I Even Looking At?

Start by watching basic trends in defense, offense, power jams, pack dynamics, and starts. NBD.

More on time management here.

Jammer Stats: Numbers + Live! (Recorded) Action

Stats: news you can use on opposing jammers! A host of NSOs manage each game, facilitating our fun. (Thank you, NSOs!) As part of those duties, our salmon-clad heroes produce fun’s associated paperwork!

The data will show you the strong, the weak, and those who have yet to decide. Use this magical information to guide your decisions.

Watch for jammer movement patterns, tendencies, and stats in action.

What About Not Worrying About Them And Just Playing Our Game?

We hear a lot of sports figures talk about their plan to “just play our game.” But that assumes “our” game is working. When opponents exploit “our” game, make changes. Knowing what we’re up against in advance allows us to practice contingencies. We can still play “our” game, just with some smart adjustments that make sense against those specific opponents.

GASP. So What Are They Learning About Us?

Better see for yourself! You too could watch film featuring your very own team! It’s like unpacking your opponent’s gameplay but with your own suitcase!

Stay tuned for more on mirrors, tape, and belly buttons. (WUT.) Next up: Analyzing Roller Derby Game Film: Home Edition!