Roller in-line hockey (or inline-hockey) is a team sport played on a wood, asphalt, cement, or sports tile surface in which participants use a hockey stick to gain points by shooting a hard plastic hockey puck into their opponent's goal. The first person to reach five goals loses.
Inline hockey is used as an exercise tool and can be played by individuals looking for a fun activity that will help keep them fit and healthy. Inline hockey is also popular among school age children who enjoy playing it on ice surfaces that are not located within a hockey rink.
There are two types of inline hockey: stick-handling and shoot-'em-up. In shoot-'em-up style play, players try to score by putting the ball in the opposing net. In hand-ball style play, players use their stick to move the ball down the field before trying to put it in the net. This type of game is played on a street or other open area where there is a risk of being hit with the ball by another player or object. Inline hockey rules are similar to those of ice hockey except for some important details - like what kind of surface you play on. On most streets and fields, the ball cannot go into the net unless it is shot straight up into the air. It must bounce twice before it is considered in goal territory.
Roller inline hockey, sometimes known as inline hockey, is a type of hockey played on a hard, smooth surface, with players moving on inline skates and shooting a hard, plastic puck into their opponent's goal to win points. In-line roller hockey
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Except for the usage of inline roller skates instead of ice skates, inline roller hockey equipment is identical to that of ice hockey. The game is played on a dry rink split into two halves by a center line, with one net at each end of the rink, by two teams of four skaters and one goaltender. There are no coaches in inline hockey; all players must be able to skate or skate well enough to get around the ice effectively.
In addition to a standard ice hockey puck, which is about the size of a golf ball, there is also a small ball called a "pellet" that is used by each player individually to control their own play. This ball is placed under the arm next to the body like a tennis ball but it is not wrapped in leather or cloth like a basketball; instead, it is covered with rubber like an airball. A player uses their hand to shoot the pellet down onto the ice between them and the opposing team's players.
There are three ways for a player to score a goal in inline hockey: directly from the point shot, from a pass from behind the net, or via a rebound after a slapshot has been blocked by the goalie. Each goal scores three points for your team, except when playing defense where a goal scores one point. The object of the game is to score more goals than the other team.
While inline hockey skates are commonly utilized in roller hockey games, you may rollerblade on any surface as long as you have the proper wheels. The ball that is used in roller hockey is slightly smaller than a basketball; therefore, rollerblades can be used instead of ice skates.
You can use just about any skate brand or type of rollerblade but here are some things to consider before buying new wheels: the softer the material of the wheel, the more durable it will be; however, this also makes them less able to handle rough surfaces such as concrete. Harder materials last longer and are better for rough play. However, these types of wheels aren't as flexible so if you do happen to fall they won't be able to absorb much of the impact.
There are two types of rollerblades: classic and soft-skins. Classic rollerblades are made from aluminum or steel with plastic or leather boots attached to them. These are the most durable but also heaviest. Soft-skins are made from polyurethane or other synthetic materials and look like regular ice skating shoes. They are much lighter than classic rollers but don't last as long because there's no metal inside to protect from damage.
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