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Overview

Speedball is a game played with two 5 player teams (max roster of 12), each of which attempt to advance a ball down a field to score at a goal line. Players kick the ball -- as in soccer, throw and catch the ball -- as in basketball, and punt and pass -- as in football. Football rules generally apply for passing the ball and scoring; basketball rules apply to fly or aerial balls; and soccer rules mostly apply when the ball is kicked on the ground.

General Rules:

• 2 officials per game
  • ​Teams are required to provide an official for the game either before or after theirs
  • If no official is provided, that team will player 1 player down for their next game
• Each game is 3 periods
  • 10 minutes each period
  • 2 minutes between each period
  • Teams switch sides after each period
• Each team is allowed three 2 minute time outs to be used at any point during the game
• Field Size: 50 x 90ft 
  • 40ft field
  • 2 – 5 yard end zones
  • Foul marker at 22.5ft
• Substitutions may occur during any ball stoppage.
  • Time outs, scoring, out of bounds plays, fouls, etc. 
• The game starts by having a jump ball in the center of the field. 
  • Players may lineup on either side during the jump ball 
• Players are allowed to move anywhere on the field of game play.
• The field players are permitted to touch the ball with any part of their body at any time EXCEPT their arms/hands (see next rule for details).
• Players may use their arms/hands as long as the last thing the ball touches is not the ground; one may not pick up the ball from the ground. A player may use their feet to get the ball in the air to carry it around.
• A rolling, bouncing or stationary ball is considered a ground ball. A ground ball cannot be touched with the hands or arms, but has to be kicked or bounced off of a player’s body to be considered airborne and a fly ball.
• When the ball goes airborne via a kick, it becomes a fly ball. A fly ball can be caught and then passed, punted, held or drop-kicked.
• Once a player has a ball in their possession, they can pass it off, attempt to score, or drop the ball in order to utilize other parts of the body to move the ball.
• Goalies must stay on their side of the court and can't cross the half line.
• Goalies can touch the ball with any part of their body, meaning that they can pick up the ball off the ground without it being considered an "illegal" move. It is still illegal for goalies to travel with the ball in their hands; however they can dribble the ball (soccer style)
• Under 2 minutes in each period, a team my "pull" their goalie and he will be permitted to cross the middle of the field and "attack".
  • During this time, the goalie will forfeit their right to using their hands free while on the opposing team's side of the field.  
• If the ball goes out of bounds the other team receives the ball at the spot where it went out. The team receiving the ball can throw it in like a throw-in for basketball.
• The speedball goal is 6 feet wide and 4 feet tall.
• The penalty area is half way between the mid mark and yards in front of each goal and end line.

Penalties and Fouls:
A foul, committed anywhere except in the box, results in change of possession and a free throw for the opposing team at the spot of the foul.
A penalty is when a foul is committed inside the goal box and results in a free kick or throw at the goal for the opposing team. Player must declare whether they are kicking or throwing.

• Fouls in Speedball include traveling, handling a ground ball with the hands, drop-kicking in an attempt to make a goal while inside the penalty area. Other fouls include having the ball for more than five seconds during a free throw. 
• Handball — if a player touches the ball with his/her hands after it touches the ground
• Traveling — when a player takes steps after coming to a complete stop while the ball is in the player's hands
• Unsportsmanlike Conduct — viciously assaulting another player with no intention of going after the ball. This includes, but is not limited to; pushing, tripping, charging, blocking, unnecessary roughness, and attempts at stripping the ball. 
  • A player, who commits an unsportsmanlike conduct foul, receives a flag. The player receiving the flag must sit out for five minutes. Two flags for a single player results in player being removed from the rest of the game. The player who committed the foul will not be replaced during either situation
• Goalies Passing The Half Line — when a goalie moves over the half line
• If the player receives a ball they have two steps to stop moving, if already in motion. If one keeps moving it is considered a travel and the ball will be turned over to the other team. 
  • Example; catching an airborne ball and continuing to run without an effort to stop
• ​Players attempting to receive a ball are allowed one "bobble" attempt, per the officials' discretion. Anything addition bobbles will cause a turn over at the first point of contact with the ball.  
• Players holding the ball have 7 seconds to throw, pass, or kick the ball. After 7 seconds, it will be considered a foul and change of possession. 
• 1 defending team member may guard an attacking player holding the ball
• The defending team member guarding the attacking team member in possession of the ball, must remain an arm's length away
• The defending team member can NOT make an attempt to strip the ball from a players hands.
  • ​They CAN attempt to bat the ball away while the offensive player attempts to pass
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Scoring:

• A soccer goal gains three (3) points and occurs when a ground ball is kicked into a team’s goal.
• A handball goal gains two (2) points. It occurs when the ball is thrown into a team’s goal
• A touchdown gains one (1) point and occurs when the ball is passed to a player who is behind the goal line.
  • During this scoring attempt a throw may not occur in the goal box. 

Player eligibility:

• Anyone 14 years old or older may play
  • Players under 18 require parental signatures
• Players that have no outstanding debt to Diamond City Sports

Additional Details:

• $20/person
• Saturdays
  • 11am start time
• March 20th start date
• 7 week season