Embodiments of this disclosure are related to methods and systems associated with a game. The gaming system may be configured to allow a thrower to throw an object, and store tokens associated with the game within the object. This may allow for players of the game to readily and efficiently tabulate the score of a game. Embodiments may include a throwing object and tokens.

A sports ball and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The sports ball having a bladder, an outer cover layer, and an intermediate structure disposed between the outer cover layer and the bladder. The intermediate structure includes a restriction structure comprising a plurality of overlapping layers of cross-linked polymer film wrapped about the bladder. The sports ball may be formed via the steps of surrounding the bladder, having a first initial circumferential dimension, with a plurality of overlapping layers of cross-linked polymer shrink film, such that the cross-linked shrink film forms a restriction structure in a first dimensional state; applying a heat shrinking process to the cross-linked polymer shrink film to contract the restriction structure from the first dimensional state to a second dimensional state; inflating the bladder to a second circumferential dimension; and disposing the outer cover layer and intermediate layers about the bladder and restriction structure.

A training ball includes a resilient shell having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior chamber therein. Weighted filler material is disposed within the chamber. A valve stem extends radially inwardly from the shell inner surface and into the interior chamber. An opening along the valve stem extending from the interior chamber to the outer surface of the shell, with a valve disposed in the opening. A transition between the valve stem and an inner surface of the outer shell is curved, tapered, or otherwise graduated to reduce stress at the transition such that a widest portion of the transition is at least twice as wide as a narrowest portion of the valve stem. The transition can be curved with a fillet radius of between about 5-15% of the outer diameter of the ball, and/or between about 4-10 mm.

A training ball includes a resilient shell having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior chamber therein. Weighted filler material is disposed within the chamber. A valve stem extends radially inwardly from the shell inner surface and into the interior chamber. An opening along the valve stem extending from the interior chamber to the outer surface of the shell, with a valve disposed in the opening. A transition between the valve stem and an inner surface of the outer shell is curved, tapered, or otherwise graduated to reduce stress at the transition such that a widest portion of the transition is at least twice as wide as a narrowest portion of the valve stem. The transition can be curved with a fillet radius of between about 5-15% of the outer diameter of the ball, and/or between about 4-10 mm.

In an aspect, an apparatus is provided and includes an air-tight object having an outer layer, an inner layer, and a cover, and a light module. The opacity of the outer layer is greater than the opacity of the inner layer. The outer layer defines a first aperture and a second aperture. The inner layer and the cover define a first interior region. The inner layer defines a second interior region. The light module is encapsulated within the first interior region and is configured to send light through the inner layer, through the second interior region of the air-tight object, and through the second aperture of the outer layer, wherein the cover is disposed between the light module and the outer layer.

In an aspect, an apparatus is provided and includes an air-tight object having an outer layer, an inner layer, and a cover, and a light module. The opacity of the outer layer is greater than the opacity of the inner layer. The outer layer defines a first aperture and a second aperture. The inner layer and the cover define a first interior region. The inner layer defines a second interior region. The light module is encapsulated within the first interior region and is configured to send light through the inner layer, through the second interior region of the air-tight object, and through the second aperture of the outer layer, wherein the cover is disposed between the light module and the outer layer.

An exercise device includes a resilient compression member configured to resist a compressive force from a user, and a resilient tension member configured to couple to opposing sides of the compression member. The resilient tension member is also configured to form a first portion of a loop around the compression member and the user, and resist a tensile force from the user. The exercise device also includes an extension member configured to connect with opposing ends of the tension member to form a second portion of the loop around the compression member and the user.

A method of training to improve a user's ability to throw a football. The method may include gripping a training ball, with the training ball having a first end and a second end spaced along a longitudinal axis. A plurality of laces may be positioned between the first end and the second end. The training ball may define a lengthwise circumference which passes through the first and second ends, and a maximum widthwise circumference perpendicular to the lengthwise circumference and positioned between the first and second ends. The maximum widthwise circumference of the training ball may be greater than the maximum widthwise circumference of the football. The training ball may be gripped by one hand of the user, with at least one of the user's fingers extending toward the plurality of laces. The method may further include throwing the training ball in an overhand throwing motion.

A novelty football audio apparatus for playing fight songs to show school pride includes a football body having a football-shaped skin forming an inner cavity. The skin has an exterior, an interior, and an access aperture extending through to the inner cavity. An access panel is coupled to the football body to cover and alternatively uncover the access aperture. A set of imitation laces is coupled to the football body and is configured to represent laces from a real football. An electronics housing is coupled to the interior of the skin within the inner cavity beneath the access aperture. A tone generator coupled within the electronics housing. A speaker is coupled within the skin above the electronics housing and is in operational communication with the tone generator. A power button is coupled within the skin above the electronics housing and is in operational communication with the tone generator.

Disclosed is a method of playing a game. The method comprising providing a hexagon-shaped playing field with six boundary lines. Further, the method comprising providing a ball having the spherical shape similar to that of an American basketball. Further, the method comprising providing three baskets attached to three backboards attached to three poles, wherein each basket in the three baskets includes a net attached to a hoop, wherein each pole in the three poles is installed at three boundary lines in the six boundary lines respectively, wherein the three boundary lines are unconnected from each other. Further, the method comprising providing three teams of players comprising a first team of players associated with a first basket in the three baskets, a second team of players associated with a second basket in the three baskets and a third team of players associated with a third basket in the three baskets.