
Speedball Rules
A mix of soccer, basketball and football. A ball on the ground can only be kicked, but a ball caught in the air can be passed by hand.
- Two teams
- 30 min
- A soccer ball and two goals
- 4th to 8th grade
- Lively
How to Play
5 stepsSet two goals
Use cones or goals at each end and split into two teams.
Ground ball is soccer
While the ball is on the ground, players may only kick it.
Air ball is handball
Kick it up to yourself or a teammate, and you can catch it and throw it.
No running with it
Holding the ball, you can pivot but not run. Pass within three seconds.
Score
Kick it into the goal for a point, or throw it across the end line to a teammate for two.
Ways to Change It Up
- Soccer FirstStart with ground balls only, then add the air rule.
- Small SidesPlay four against four on smaller fields so everyone touches the ball.
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