If two skaters make contact with each other's wheels during normal skating motion, what is the outcome?

When two skaters make contact with each other's wheels during normal skating motion, the outcome is generally no impact or penalty if the contact is incidental and does not involve illegal actions such as blocking or intentional interference. In roller derby, incidental contact is a common occurrence due to the nature of the sport, where skaters are often close together while maintaining speed and maneuverability.

This type of contact does not usually result in penalties, as long as both skaters are skating legally and are not engaged in actions that could be deemed unsafe or intentional. Roller derby rules differentiate between incidental contact, which is a part of normal gameplay, and contact that is deemed illegal or reckless, which could lead to penalties. Therefore, when both skaters are just skimming against each other’s wheels without any unlawful intent or action, the official observation is typically that there is no foul play, resulting in no impact on the game.

Other options suggest penalties or point deductions that would not apply in this scenario where contact is incidental and within the rules of engagement.