Inline hockey

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/inline-hockey

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the rule set divergence?Most rule codes eliminate offsides and icing, promoting continuous gameplay
2. What is the international governance?World Skate is the international governing body, organizing the annual world championship
3. What is inline hockey and how is it different from ice hockey?Inline hockey is a fast game played on wheels with a plastic puck. It has no blue lines, so there are no offsides or icing, making the action nonstop.
4. How do players move on the rink and why are inline skates special?Players wear inline skates that have wheels in a straight line. This gives them a stable, quick glide on hard surfaces like gym floors or outdoor courts.

Inline Skates: Skates featuring wheels arranged in a single line, providing enhanced speed and maneuverability on hard surfaces.
Puck: The hard, plastic disc propelled by sticks in inline hockey, serving as the primary object of play.
Offsides/Icing: Rules common in ice hockey that penalize improper puck advancement, largely absent in inline hockey to facilitate faster play.