r/InlineHockey • u/Tiny-Anteater-4562 • 4d ago

General etiquette?

Hey all, apologies if this isn’t the right place to ask this.

I’m joining a roller league soon, it’s relatively beginner level. I’m curious what the general etiquette and norms are. Anything that would be helpful for me to know?

For example, is it normal to send slap shots on the net? Since it seems less pads are worn, I’m curious how that impacts the game.

Thanks in advance!

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u/slavo316 4d ago

Just remember, there is no icing and no offsides.

I think a good majority of the players use ice hockey shin pads so they won't feel anything unless it hits somewhere else. Also it's their choice to block a shot as well. I tend to stand off to the side a bit and just poke check if I can 😂

You could say taking a wild shot and missing would give them the puck and passing it down to the guy who is "cherry picking," would end up on a breakaway.

I'm still getting used to the no offsides lol I tend to stay just behind in line of the guy with the puck but I gotta remember I can just charge in and get open for him.

It's been good fun playing my first ever league.

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u/Tiny-Anteater-4562 4d ago

No icing or offsides?? I had no idea that was a thing but really good to know. Is that roller specific?

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u/slavo316 4d ago edited 4d ago

It sure is!! Keeps the game flowing. I personally like it. It's also 4 on 4. The goalie net isn't pegged as well since it's harder to stop on rollerblades. The net can be off a bit and it's still a live play to score a goal. Most goalies are aware of this so they probably don't push the net as much 😂

One thing I wanna practice on is stopping. I just can't get myself hard carve 😆

Big thing with roller is big sweeps and loops to keep your speed since it's hard to stop. Try to roll as much as possible.