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Most leagues will help you train and learn the skills you need to play - I hadn't skated for 10 years when I started training with my local league last February, and they worked with me to help me learn proper skating form until I was ready to pass tryouts. Now that I am an official skater, I am learning more advanced skills and will soon be learning blocking and hitting techniques.
More than any physical strengths, I would say that teamwork and commitment are two character traits that will really help you perform in roller derby. The physical training and league responsibilities can take a lot of time and energy, and a lot of women don't realize that when they join.
That being said, thigh and core strength seem to be the most important. Not only do you use your legs to skate, but you need a strong core (abs, back, and butt) to recover from falls and maintain balance when being hit and hitting. Being able to react quickly and nimbly also help to avoid hits and get through the pack. Squats, crunches, and plyometrics are all great ways to get in derby shape off skates.
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