Speedball Flashcards
An intramural director at University of Michigan who developed the game of speedball in 1921
Elmer Mitchell
Speedball is combined with…
Soccer, football, and basketball
Speedball is typically played in…
Football or soccer field
How many teams?
2
How many players?
11
How many forwards?
5
How many halfbacks?
3
How many fullbacks?
2
How many players when played indoors?
6 per team on a basketball court or larger space
How many quarters is a typical game?
4
How long is each quarter?
8 minutes in length
Used for starting a game, also when it’s tied up, offsetting penalties, or when a referee can’t figure out who gets the ball
Jump ball
How many yards to stand away when a foul is ruled?
5 yards
How many points is a basketball shot behind a three point?
4 points
How many points is a soccer goal?
3 points
A penalty shot awarded against a team committing a hand ball in the opposing team’s end zone? (Taken from free throw line)
3 points