The term "inline skates" is used because the wheels of these skates are in a straight line. "Blading" is another popular name for the sport. Athletes have many creative uses for inline skates. Some play roller hockey or roller soccer while wearing inline skates. Learn more in Inline Skating, a title in the Solo Sports: Do It Your Way series. Solo Sports: Do It Your Way introduces readers to thrilling, gravity-defying sports that can keep them active and engaged. Each title in the series covers the fundamentals of an action sport, going over its history, the equipment involved, and the legends who have helped increase its popularity. Solo Sports: Do It Your Way is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks your interactive eBook. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, and much more. Book jacket.