A Look At Roller Hockey
Maxine Schel
As it’s name implies, Roller Hockey is a combination sport that
links hockey and skating together into one single activity.
There are two types of Roller Hockey, including Hardball and
Inline Hockey. While the two games involve different equipment,
rules and types of skating, they are similar in that the action
is fast paced and exciting.
An Inline Hockey competition, which is one form of Roller
Hockey, is held in a rectangular rink, which measures twice as
long as it is wide and must be as close to 200ft. x 100ft. as
possible with the minimum size being 165ft. x 65ft. The rink’s
surface can be constructed of wood, asphalt, plastic or cement.
The setup is similar in style to that of ice hockey and features
two goals and a center red line. The puck, however, is made of
plastic. Each game of Inline Hockey features two teams, which
can consist of up to 12 players. However, only five players
from each team are allowed on the rink at any given time,
including the goalie. As for referees, there must be two on the
rink during play. A goal is scored after one of the players
sends the puck into the opposing team’s net and it crosses the
goal line. Each game consists of four quarters, each of which
lasts for 12 minutes. At the conclusion of the game, a winning
team is announced.
Hardball Hockey, the other form of Roller Hockey, is played
with a ball rather than a puck. In addition, the stick used in
Hardball Hockey is different in it’s design as opposed to
Inline Hockey. Quite often referred to as a cane, it’s shape is
reminiscent of the same. During a Hardball Hockey competition,
two teams of five players attempt to get the ball into their
opposing team’s goal. Each team is permitted to have up to 10
players, with a minimum of 6, but only five can be on the rink
while a game is in play. Competitors are permitted to stop the
ball with any part of their body except the hand, but it can
only resume motion with the use of the playing stick. Hardball
Hockey is played in two 25 minute intervals and upon
expiration, a winning team is announced based on the one that
has the highest number of goals.
Of both Roller Hockey variations, Inline is the most popular
form in the United States. In fact, many have never even seen a
game of Hardball Hockey. Regardless, both types continue to make
Roller Hockey the worldwide popular sport that it is today.
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