Question:

When specifically is a Blocker returning from the penalty box no longer considered a NOTT point? Does she have to be in front of the Jammer or a part of the pack?

Answer:

WFTDA Rules 3.1 Section states:

7.4.5.1 Standard scoring rules and requirements apply to opponents returning from the penalty box who skate ahead of the Jammer before the Jammer is able to earn her first point in that scoring pass.

Question:

Does the opposing Jammer qualify as a potential Not-on-the-Track point? What if both Jammers are on the same scoring pass?

Answer:

Jammers are treated like any other opposing skater for Not-on-the-Track points. Section 7.4 does not delineate between Blockers and Jammers:

• 7.4 The Jammer earns a point for each opposing skater who is not on the track immediately upon scoring her first point on an opposing blocker.

An opposing Jammer will be scored upon in this fashion regardless of what pass she is on relative to the other Jammer.

Question:

If at the end of a jam there is a split pack, or no pack, does a Jammer earn points for opposing out-of-play skaters out in front of her?

Answer:

If there is not a legal pack at the end of a jam, the Jammer does not score on opposing Blockers ahead of the Engagement Zone. A pack is required for 7.5.7 to be in effect.

Question:

If a jam ends with out-of-play opponents in front of the pack (see 7.5.7), does a Jammer have to be in bounds to earn their points?

Answer:

No, it does not matter if the Jammer is in bounds or out of bounds — she still earns those points per rule 7.5.7.

Question:
If a Jammer passes a Blocker but does not score upon her, and then that Blocker is sent off or leaves the jam, does the Jammer still accrue that point when she scores her first point of the scoring pass?

Answer:
Yes, Jammers receive “ghost points” any time the opportunity to earn a point by legally passing (or re-passing) is taken away. This is consistent with the overriding philosophy of ‘any-pass’ scoring.