In the scenario where Red Jammer completes a legal Star Pass but is caught in the pack, which Jammer is considered Lead Jammer?

In roller derby, the Lead Jammer designation is given to the first jammer who successfully makes it through the pack without any penalties. When a Jammer completes a Star Pass, they transfer their Jammer status to a teammate who is positioned in a way to continue scoring points. However, even if the Red Jammer performs a legal Star Pass while being caught in the pack, this does not automatically grant them Lead Jammer status.

In this scenario, since the Red Jammer is caught and unable to navigate beyond the pack, they cannot establish themselves as Lead Jammer. The Lead Jammer must have clear passage through the opposing team and the ability to call off the jam, which is not applicable in this case. The White Jammer may or may not be in the same situation, but if the Red Jammer is effectively neutralized in the pack, neither Jammer qualifies for Lead Jammer under these circumstances. Thus, it’s accurate to state that neither Jammer is considered Lead Jammer.