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Speedball Handbook

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By: Timothy Fink

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

History of Speedball

The game of speedball was developed by E.D. Mitchell at the University of Michigan in the early 1920's because of the need for a vigorous team game that could be played outdoors in the fall and that combined many of the elements found in other rather well-known sports. Many of the students in the mid-west had been introduced to basketball in public schools and they did not like soccer because of the restrictions regarding the use of hands on the ball. Touch football, while a popular game, had certain limitations in that many players on the team did not get to handle the ball regularly. Speedball eliminated many of these objections by providing a game that permitted all the players to participate in all aspects of the game. The game has developed rapidly and is now a widely played sport in physical education and intramural programs throughout the country.

Speedball has a coincidental resemblance to Gaelic football. Speedball is mostly played as part of a high school's P.E. curriculum. However, there are no well-known professional or amateur leagues. There are two variations: the outdoor game and the indoor game. The game was invented because of the need for a vigorous team game that could be played outdoors in the fall and that combined many of the elements found in other rather well-known sports. Many of the students in the Pacific Northwest had been introduced to basketball in public schools and they did not like soccer because of the restrictions regarding the use of hands on the ball. Touch football, while a popular game, had certain limitations in that many players on the team did not get to handle the ball regularly. Speedball eliminated many of these objections by providing a game that permitted all the players to participate in all aspects of the game. The game has developed rapidly and is now a widely played sport in physical education and intramural programs throughout the country.

Equipment

Speedballs Any ball can be used, preferably a soft, edged ball that is the same size as a soccer ball or volleyball. The ball is going to be used for throwing, catching, kicking, etc. Preferably foam balls used in the game of dodgeball are a great alternative.

Soccer Balls These can be used for lead-up activities and drills so that the students can work on dribbling, passing (inside and outside of foot), juggling, and other soccer related moves.

Goalie Net A goalie net can be used as the goal when playing speedball for younger aged students. However, most students prefer a larger shooting net which can be introduced with larger cones this encourages more use of shooting and goalie involvement.

Pennies Since there is high activity time with speedball; pennies are efficient ways for the teams to differentiate their opponents while the game is being played.

Cones Boundary markers are very important in Speedball so that the students know the boundaries. They are also vital for drills and activities.

Table Tennis These blockers are useful in a gymnasium setting so that multiple games can be Blockers played simultaneously. In a gymnasium, having a divider may be difficult for teachers to keep an eye on all the students.

Hula-hoops Used for various purposes in different activities and drills to hold the balls in place while instruction is taking place.

Tape Can be used to illustrate height of goals, targets on walls, and to clarify boundaries if blockers cannot be used.

Rules and Regulations

Object of the Game

Speedball is played by two teams. Although 11 players constitute a regulation team, the game can be played with fewer members on each team. A wide variety of techniques are employed in speedball, including kicking and dribbling the ball with the feet as in soccer, catching and throwing the ball as in basketball, and punting and passing the ball as in football. In as much as speedball combines the elements of basketball, soccer, and touch football, in general the soccer rules apply when the ball is on the ground, basketball rules apply to aerial or fly balls, and football rules usually apply in the forward passing of the ball and in scoring.

The object of the game is for the team in possession of the ball to advance the ball down the field toward the opponent's goal line and attempt to score. The opponents of the team in possession of the ball try to intercept and obtain possession of the ball in order to move it toward the goal line in an attempt to score.

Scoring

There are 3 ways of scoring in speedball:

• Field Goal: Ground ball kicked under the cross bar and between the uprights. Scores 3 points.

• Drop Kick: Over the cross bar from outside the penalty area. Scores 2 points.

• Touchdown: Ball passed from the field of play to a teammate behind the goal line. Scores 1 point.

Starting the Game

• A jump ball, like in basketball, is used to begin play at the start of the game.

• After a score the defensive team gets the ball at half field for a kick off just like soccer.

• Play is initiated by a kick-off at mid field from the center circle of the kicking team's

restraining line. The ball must be kicked to or beyond the receiving team's restraining

line. The player who kicked off may not touch the ball until it has been played by another

player.

Playing Privileges

• Ground Ball: A ground ball is one that is stationary, rolling or bouncing. While a ground ball, it cannot be played with the hands or any part of the arms, but must be kicked or bounced off the body.

• Aerial or fly ball: The ball may be caught, or otherwise played with the hands, whenever it is clearly a "fly ball", or one that has been raised into the air directly from a kick by one or both feet. A fly ball that has been caught may be held, passed, punted, drop-kicked or played as an overhead dribble.

• Dribbling the ball: A player may dribble the ball with his/her feet at will. A player may use one overhead dribble in advancing the ball without the aid of his/her teammates ~ he/she may throw the ball in any direction and run and catch it before it strikes the ground.

• Goaltender: The same rules of ground, aerial/fly and dribbling the ball apply to the goaltender as the other players. There is no limit to the number of goaltenders a team has.

Playing the Ball:

• A player when catching the ball from a kick or pass may take one step in any direction

from the point at which he-she caught the ball. (Optional)

• A player already in motion when catching the ball may use 2 steps to come to a stop or

get rid of the ball. Violations of this rule are called carrying.

• A player who is called for carrying leaves the ball where the violation was called. The

nearest member of the other may play the ball as a punt or a pass. A player may not hold

the ball for more than 5 sec.

• If the ball is held for more than 3 seconds a turnover occurs and the ball is given the

defense at the spot with play beginning very quickly.

• Players are not allowed to pull, hit, or punch the ball out of the opponent's hands.

• A player may pass the ball in the air with the intention of catching it him or herself 1

time. This is an air dribble.

• Players are not permitted to dive to play the ball.

• Offensive players are not allowed to charge into a player, or a turnover occurs.

• Soccer rules apply when the ball is on the ground.

Defending the Opponent

• Defensive players are allowed to use their body to obstruct an opponent either with or

without the ball. (Similar to person-to-person defense in basketball)

• Soccer rules apply when the ball is on the ground.

• Using the arms or legs to push, hold, trip or hit, however, is a violation.

• Players may use any part of their body to stop, hit, catch or throw the ball.

Out of Bounds

• A throw-in is awarded when the ball out-of-bounds along a sideline and the ball was an

aerial ball.

• If the ball goes out-of-bounds along the sideline and it was a ground ball then it must be

kicked-in.

• The defense must be 5 feet away when the ball is thrown or kicked in.

• If the ball goes over the goal line and does not score it shall be put in play at the spot

where it crossed the goal line by a punt, drop kick, or place kick (Goalie Only)

Goalie Play

• Only the goalie, while inside the penalty area, may pick up a ground ball with their hands.

• If the ball goes over the goal line and does not score it shall be put in play at the spot where it crossed the goal line by a punt, drop kick, or place kicked by the goalie.

Fouls

• Tripping, pushing, holding, or in any way touching an opponent.

• Unnecessary roughness.

• Delaying the game.

• Traveling - moving the feet with the ball in your hands (same as in basketball).

• Touching a ground ball with hands or arms.

• Throwing for a touchdown from within the penalty area.

• Boxing-up - 2 players guarding the same opponent.

• Obstructing - preventing, by personal contact, the progress of a player.

Penalties

• For fouls outside the penalty area - free kick on the spot. The ball may be kicked or lifted with all opponents starting 5-yards away.

• For fouls inside the penalty area by the defense - a penalty kick awarded to opponent using a place kick and taken on the penalty kick mark. Only the goalie may guard the goal. All other players must remain outside the penalty area until the ball is kicked. After the ball is kicked it becomes a live ball and play continues.

• Double foul - a drop ball at the spot of the infraction. All other players must be 5-yards away.

• Tie-ball - a drop ball on the spot. All other players must be 5-yards away.

Terminology

• Aerial ball - is one that has been raised into the air directly from a kick by one or both foot and includes the punt, dropkick, and kick-up, or a thrown ball which has not touched the ground.

• Air Dribble - a play in which a player tosses the ball into the air to themselves. (limit of one per player possession)

• Attackers - the members of the team in possession of the ball who are attempting to score.

• Blocking the ball - intercepting the progress of the ball with any part of the body. A ground ball may not be blocked with the hands and arms unless they are being held against the body.

• Boxing-up - 2 players guarding the same opponent (illegal play).

• Clearing - a throw or kick by the goalkeeper after they have stopped a ball in the area of the goal line.

• Cross - a ball kicked from one side of the field to the other side.

• End Line (Goal Line) - boundary marking the ends of the field and past which the ball must pass to score.

• Dead Ball - times when a ball cannot be played. (Examples: out-of-bounds ball, after a goal or score, after a foul, during a timeout, tie balls)

• Defenders - members of the team which are attempting to gain possession of the ball.

• Double fouls - infringement of the rules committed at the same time by opposing players

• Dribble - a succession of kicks forward in which the player keeps control of the ball and advances it.

• Drop ball - a ball held by the referee and allowed to fall directly to the ground between two opponents. The ball is in play when it touches the ground. A goal may be scored directly from a drop ball.

• Drop kick - when a caught ball is dropped to the ground and the player kicks it as it bounces off the ground.

• Field Goal - a two-point score that occurs when the ball passes completely over the goal line, between the goal posts, and under the crossbar.

• Foul - an infringement of the rules of the game for which a free kick or penalty kick is awarded the opponents.

• Ground ball - a ball that is rolling, bouncing, or stationary on the ground. Although in the air, a ground ball remains a ground ball until it is played into the air from a direct kick or a kick-up.

• Kick-up - a means of converting a ground ball into an aerial ball. The ball may roll up a player's foot or leg to be caught or can be given an upward impetus with one or both feet. To be legal the ball must be in the air, free from personal contact, before it can be caught.

• Penalty area - a 10' area directly in front of the goal line. Only the goalkeeper may use their hands in this area.

• Penalty kick - a direct free kick from the penalty kick mark. It is awarded to the offense for fouls committed by the defense in the penalty area.

• Pivot - a play in which a player who is holding the ball steps once, or more than once, in any direction with the same foot. The pivot foot must keep the initial contact with the ground.

• Place kick - a play in which the player, with or without the preliminary steps, kicks a stationary ball. The ball may be lifted into the air or kept on the ground.

• Punt - a play in which a player drops a caught ball and meets the descending ball with the foot before it touches the ground.

• Save - a shot at the goal, which is stopped by the goalkeeper.

• Tie Ball - when 2 or more opposing players catch the ball at the same time or when it cannot be determined which player last touched the ball. Play is resumed with a drop ball.

• Touch line - the boundary line on each side of the field.

• Throw In - when a player restarts play by throwing the ball into play after it has crossed a boundary line. A throw in can be made by any player and has no restrictions on legal technique.

• Trapping - stopping the ball's flight by securing it under the foot, between both foot, or between the front of the legs and the ground.

The Speedball Court – View Right Side for Playing Field Layout

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Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan 1 / 5

Objectives:

•Students will demonstrate the skill to pass the speedball using the ground pass similar to soccer skills using the inside part of their foot.

•Students will demonstrate the knowledge of when and how to use the ground pass properly to prepare for appropriate speedball play.

•Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate and work together by keeping the ball under control, passing the ball amongst teammates, and calling for the ball throughout activities.

Equipment: speedballs / soccer balls, cones, pennies

Lesson Content: Introduction to Speedball and Ground Passing

History of Speedball:

• Provide background information as to how the game of speedball and how it is a combination of three popular American sports. Provide positive energy about the game and how it can help develop skills for a wide variety of sports.

Review of the Ground Pass (Soccer Pass)

• Step with your opposite foot

• Using the inside part of your kicking foot

• Follow through facing the target

• The kicking foot, comparing it to a clock, will go from 4 o’clock to 8 o’clock.

Activity #2 - Activity #3

Safety Considerations:

• Proper spacing will be used to keep students from running into each other during drills allowing them to use the most amount of space as possible.

• Students will keep the passing below the waist while passing to teammates to make it easier for teammates and to avoid injury.

• Cones and appropriate boundaries will be established to avoid collision with other equipment or the walls.

Lesson Plan 2 / 5

Objectives:

•Students will demonstrate the skill to dribble the speedball using the ground dribble and air dribble. Students will also demonstrate the skill to shoot with a ground attack focusing on using the inside part of the foot to score.

•Students will demonstrate the knowledge of legal and illegal dribbling techniques in speedball and correct technique of shooting.

•Students will demonstrate the ability to work individually by keeping the ball under control when dribbling and shooting throughout the activities.

Equipment: speedballs / soccer balls, cones, pennies

Lesson Content: Review of Ground Dribble & Shooting

Review of the Ground Dribble (Soccer Dribble)

• Push the ball with the inside of foot

• Keep the ball within arm's length of body

• Keep your head up

Review of the Air Dribble

• Push the ball high enough to avoid defenders

• Keep the ball close to the body

• Keep your eyes on the ball

Review of Soccer Shooting

• Head down – eye on the ball.

• Plant non-striking foot alongside the ball.

• Strike the middle of the ball.

• Keep the knee of the kicking leg over the ball.

• Approach the ball slightly from the side.

• Follow through.

Activity #4 - Activity #5 - Activity #6 - Activity #7

Safety Considerations:

•Proper spacing will be used to keep students from running into each other during drills allowing them to use the most amount of space as possible.

•Shooters will not be allowed to shoot within a 10-foot radius to avoid injuries to the face.

•Cones and appropriate boundaries will be established to avoid collision with other equipment or the walls.

Lesson Plan 3 / 5

Objectives:

•Students will demonstrate and practice all of the ground skills such as soccer dribbling, passing, and shooting.

•The student will demonstrate proper technique of the kick-up move individually with one foot (pointed toes, ankles raised, & flick the ball upwards) individually with two feet (inside of the ankles squeezing the ball together & flick up with a jumping motion raising the knees), and with a partner pass.

•Students will demonstrate the knowledge of when and how to use the kick-up skill properly to prepare for appropriate speedball play.

•Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate and work together as a team.

Equipment: speedballs / soccer balls, cones, pennies

Lesson Content: Kick-up skill and Review of all ground aspects of Speedball

Kick-Up Skill – Two Feet Kick-up

• Hold the ball firmly between the ankles

• Physically jump in the air

• Raise your knees

• Catch the ball before it hits the ground

Kick-Up Skill – One Foot Kick-up

• Place your foot on top of the ball

• Place the toe under the ball after rolling it inwards

• Flip it up to yourself

Kick-Up Skill – One Foot Kick-up

• Roll the ball slowly

• Receive the ball with your toe

Activity #1 - Activity #9 - Activity #10

Safety Considerations:

•Proper spacing will be used to keep students from running into each other during drills allowing them to use the most amount of space as possible.

•Students will communicate with other students on different courts if their ball bounces away so students do not trip over the ball during games.

•Cones and appropriate boundaries will be established to avoid collision with other equipment or the walls.

Lesson Plan 4 / 5

Objectives:

•Students will demonstrate the skill to dribble the speedball using the ground dribble and air dribble. Students will also demonstrate the skill to shoot with a ground attack focusing on using the inside part of the foot to score.

•Students will demonstrate the knowledge of legal and illegal dribbling techniques in speedball and correct technique of shooting.

•Students will demonstrate the ability to work individually by keeping the ball under control when dribbling and shooting throughout the activities.

Equipment: speedballs / soccer balls, cones, pennies

Lesson Content: Review of Aerial Skills of Speedball

Review of the Overhand / Underhand Throw

• Step with the opposite foot of the throwing hand

• Face the target

• Follow through

Review of Soccer Throw-In

• Grip ball firmly with two hands

• The ball is brought back over your head and the back is arched

• Arms are fully extended at the point of release

• Ball is released in front of head

• Feet: May be together (standing square) or one foot can be placed in front of the other

Activity #11

Activity #12

Activity #13

Safety Considerations:

•Proper spacing will be used to keep students from running into each other during drills allowing them to use the most amount of space as possible.

•Students will keep the passing below the waist while passing to teammates to make it easier for teammates and to avoid injury.

•Students may not contact other players when they have the ball. Emphasis of legal play will be used to make sure safe, practical play is occurring at all times.

Lesson Plan 5 / 5

Objectives:

•Students will demonstrate knowledge of speedball rules and penalties by safely playing the game of speedball correctly. The student will demonstrate knowledge of correct form and technique by performing each skill correctly in catching (absorbing the ball with hands / soft hands), throwing (stepping with the opposite foot of the throwing hand, facing the target, and following through), dribbling (using the inside and outside part of the feet), scoring (using the laces part of the shoe to kick), and passing (using the inside part of the shoe to kick).

•Students will demonstrate the knowledge of legal and illegal play of speedball.

•Students will demonstrate teamwork by showing effective communication by passing the speedball amongst teammates.

Equipment: speedballs / soccer balls, cones, pennies

Lesson Content: Review of all Speedball Skills & Rules / Exhibition game / Gameplay.

Review of the overhand throw, underhand throw, throw-in, soccer passing, dribbling, and shooting. These will be displayed throughout the activities and games.

Activity #14

Exhibition Game

Gameplay

Safety Considerations:

•Students need to focus on everything they have been taught up this this point. This includes form, safety, and all instruction.

•Students will communicate with other students on different courts if their ball bounces away so students do not trip over the ball during games.

•Courts will be cleared of any obstructions around the boundary lines to avoid any possible injury.

* Following Lesson Plans, if there is enough time, will consist primarily of all gameplay so that students can work on the skills and develop an interest in the game of Speedball hopefully promoting and encouraging more students to be physically activity for a lifetime *

Lead-Up Games & Activities

Activity 1 – Kick-Up Skills

Part 1: Kick-up with two feet (stationary)

Each student will work on this skill individually. With the ball held firmly between the insides of the feet and ankles, the player jumps into the air, lifting the ball upward. When the ball is released by the ankles and feet, the player catches it before it touches the ground. Because the kick up is one of the easiest ways to pick up a ground ball, players will practice this skill.

Part 2: Kick-up with one foot (stationary)

The one foot kick up can be made on a stationary ball by placing the foot on top of the ball and drawing it backward to start the ball rolling toward the player. Then toe is quickly place under the ball so that is will roll into the instep. When it rolls onto the instep, the player quickly flips the ball into the air and catches it before it touches the ground.

Part 3: Kick-up with partner

Students with a red card will asked to find another partner with a black card. This will have the students find partners amongst each other. The partner will roll the ball, slowly, to their partner who will try to kick-up with either technique they prefer (using one foot or using two feet). The students will switch after every roll.

Activity 2 – Partner soccer passing

Have the students find a partner, then ask the students to work on correct soccer passing technique using the inside part of their foot. The partner receiving the ball will work on trapping the ball using either the top of their foot or the inside of their foot.

Activity 3 - 3 vs. 1 Keep Away Game

Players will practice receiving and trapping the ball. The only equipment needed is a soccer ball or speedball and some cones to mark off boundaries. The low amount of defenders will allow for the players to get many passes off and give the players all a chance to work on receiving the ball in a limited pressure situation. Have players work on good trapping bringing the foot back when receiving and making sure they gain control of the ball, because if they do not the defender may be in position to get the ball. The last person to touch the ball before the defender intercepts it becomes the new defender.

Activity 4 – Soccer Dribbling

Have the students get into groups of three, two students on one side and another student on the other side. The pair of students will start with the ball. The students will work on soccer dribbling by working on keeping the ball close to their body and developing a good control of the ball. The first student of the pair will dribble the ball to the one student, who will then dribble to the opposite side.

Activity 5 - Dribble tag

Have each player take a ball and dribble it around while trying to tag opponents. Players must have their ball under control the entire time; they cannot tag another player if they do not have their ball under control or if it is noticeably too far off their feet. Players also must keep the ball under control while tagging. Players may not take the ball from another player and may not take the Once someone is tagged, or they have hit their ball out they must move to a different place and practice juggling and ball control. The game can be played either with one tagger which is periodically switched or with everyone for themselves. The equipment required is minimal only a few cones or lines on a gym floor and a speedball or soccer ball for each player.

Activity 6 – Partner Soccer Shooting

Have the students find a partner, then ask the students to work on correct soccer shooting technique using the laces of their shoe to shoot. One partner will be the goalie, using cones against the wall as the goal. The other partner will be the shooter standing 15-20 feet away from the goalie. Goalie and shooter will switch positions after every 5 shots.

Activity 7 – Soccer Knockout

Have a line where the students line up around the three point line in a single line fashion. The goals will be small so that students work on accuracy with their soccer shooting. The object of the game is to get the ball into the goal before the person behind you. Students must shoot the ball from at least ten feet away from the goal. As players get knocked out there will be another game started at the opposite side of the court.

Activity 8 – Passer, Shooter, and Goalie

Have the students get into groups of 5. One student will be the goalie, one student will be the shooter, one student will be the passer, and the other two students will be in line behind the passer. Formed in a triangle shape, the passer will pass the ball using the inside part of their foot where the shooter will trap the ball and shoot the ball trying to score on the goalie. The goalie will retrieve the ball and get in line as a passer. The shooter becomes the goalie and the passer becomes the shooter. This rotation is continuous so that each student gets a chance to play each position.

Activity 9 - Soccer Baseball

A soccer ball is kicked by a "batter" who must round the bases in an attempt to score, as in baseball. Defenders are allowed to catch an aerial ball with the hands and throw to a base to attempt to eliminate a runner. If a ball touches the ground, the defenders attempt to convert the ground ball using any of the 3 ground ball conversion methods, and then they throw the ball to the appropriate base. The ball must be passed in the air so it must be converted, before passing it to a base. However the ball can be caught off the initial kick for an out, and then played as an air ball.

Activity 10 – Soccer Possession

The students will be divided equally about 5 on 5 where students will use an entire court as the boundaries. Additional students will be used as neutral players to help the team with the ball make it easier to complete passes. One team will be given pennies to distinguish teammates, the neutral players will be given a separate color pennies to distinguish their role in the game. The focus of this game will be to work on soccer passes. If a team completes 10 passes in a row then they get one point. The first team to 5 points wins the game.

Activity 11 – Partner overhand throw

Have the students find a partner and grab one speedball. The partners will pass from sideline to sideline working on the mechanics of the overhand throw and warming up their arms for speedball.

Activity 12 – Partner underhand throw

Have the students find a partner and grab one speedball. The partners will pass from sideline to sideline working on the mechanics of the underhand throw and warming up their arms for speedball.

Activity 13 – Aerial Passing Possession

Similar to handball, students will be divided equally about 7 on 7 where students will use an entire court as the boundaries. One team will be given pennies to distinguish teammates. The focus of this game will be to work on aerial passing underhand or overhand throws are allowed. If a team completes 10 passes in a row then they get one point. The first team to 5 points wins the game.

Activity 14 – Weaving Drill

The weaving drill, a well-known drill for basketball players, is used to work on passing. In this instance the drill can be utilized to work on 4 different aspects of the game with the underhand pass, overhand pass, soccer passing, and soccer shooting.

Part 1 - The students will work on using the underhand throw.

Part 2 - The students will work on using the overhand throw.

Part 3 – The students will work on soccer passing until they reach the end of the court where they can shoot at the net.

PA Standards

PA Standards met with this lesson:

PA 10.4.9. A: Analyze and engage in physical activities that are developmentally/individually appropriate and support achievement of personal fitness and activity goal.

10.4.12 E - Analyze the interrelationships among regular participation in physical activity, motor skill improvement and the selection and engagement in lifetime physical activities.

PA 10.5.9. A: Describe and apply the components of skill-related fitness to movement performance.

•Agility

•Balance

•Coordination

•Power

•Reaction time

•Speed

PA 10.5.12. A: Apply knowledge of movement skills, skill-related fitness and movement concepts to identify and evaluate physical activities that promote personal lifelong participation.

National Standards

National Standards met with this lesson:

NPH. K-12.1 - Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

NPH. K-12. 2 - Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

NPH. K-12.5 - Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.

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Reference Person:

Timothy M. Fink.

Physical Education Teacher.

Phone Number: (610) 513-1248

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