| Roller hockey, also known as inline hockey, is played | | | | either a puck or a ball. The puck is made of hard, |
| on roller or inline skates with wheels, which are placed | | | | vulcanized rubber and is made in regulation sizes; balls |
| in sets of three or four in a single line. Skates are | | | | are made of plastic. Both cost about $5 each.Goal |
| generally priced at $100 and up.Aluminum sticks are | | | | nets are supported by steel frames with nylon nets |
| preferred for roller hockey, however, wooden sticks | | | | and can be dismantled for storage. They are |
| covered with fiberglass may also be used. This is | | | | approximately the same as those used for ice hockey. |
| because concrete or cement, upon which inine hockey | | | | Costs run about $400 depending on quality.Roller |
| is usually played, is much harder on the sticks than ice. | | | | hockey players wear loose jerseys, pants and socks. |
| The sticks, with suede or rubber grips, are broader and | | | | For protection, helmets with mouth guards, kneepads |
| bent at the base, to maneuver the puck or ball and are | | | | and elbow pads are recommended. |
| priced at upwards of $20.Roller hockey is played with | | | | |