58 ms·David Maurer, the Dean of Criminal Language6 points by 80mph 8y agomirimir 8y ago> A “speed ball” was a “shot in the arm” into the “main line,” describing drugs injected into a primary vein. Huh? A "speed ball" is specifically cocaine or methamphetamine, plus morphine or heroin.yodon 8y agoToday yes, in the past no. Language changes over time.