Speedball Study Guide
Extra credit words - "I have Grit!" - (put it on the top of your quiz)
In PE class you are allowed three (3) steps with the ball in your hands. You then have 5 seconds to pass the ball to another player or drop the ball and dribble as in soccer.
Speedball is a combination of three sports.
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Football
There are three (3) ways to score
• Soccer – kick it into the goal
• Basketball – make a basket
• Football – touchdown -- catch the ball on a fly in the end zone (behind the goal line)
When passing the ball in from the sidelines you must remember to
keep both feet on the ground and throw the ball with two hands over your head.
There are three (3) ways to convert the ball
• Kick it up to yourself
• Kick it up to a teammate
• Put the ball between your ankles, jump and catch the ball
A speedball game is started with a toss up. You may not catch the ball off the tip.
Defense – Team without possession of the ball. You are trying to prevent the offensive team from scoring.
Offense – Team with possession of the ball. You are trying to score.
When playing speedball, for safety reasons, you must not be CARELESS!!!