According to rulesofsport.com, each team consists of up to 14 members but fields five players at a time, four of which are known as blockers, and one being a jammer. The single jammer on each team is the only member who is allowed to score, and they are signified by the star that they wear on their helmet. Of the four blockers, one is known as the pivot. The pivot acts like a captain or pack leader, and makes the defensive play calls. Points are awarded when the jammer laps a member of the opposing team. As a full contact sport, the blockers can use physical force to stop the jammer passing them, as well as helping to clear the way for their own jammer.

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