A multifaceted hand implement is disclosed having plural landing surfaces. From one of the landing surfaces. an object can be launched and whilst airborne, the hand implement is turned to present another landing surface onto which the object can land. Preferably a catching inter-engagement is provided between the object and the landing surfaces by means of VELCRO, or magnetic attraction. Various games or contests can be implemented and the playing of such games is thought to improve hand-eye coordination thereby improving manual dexterity and/or delaying the onset of various degenerative diseases.

An annular multimedia stadium goalpost and multipurpose target display system. The system includes a rear support-and-multimedia assembly for supporting the net and producing audible and visual effects. The system also includes a at least one annular frame and a primary projector. The rear support-and-multimedia assembly includes a support assembly and a multimedia bar system. The support assembly maintains the annular frame and the multimedia bar system in an orientation that facilitates playing sports and projecting information. The multimedia bar system includes a plurality of lights, a plurality of first speakers, a plurality of sponsor display panels, a retractably screen assembly, and a retractably underground projector in order to audible and visually convey content regarding the sports game and advertisements to the audience. The system also includes an annular display, and a multitude of rangefinder laser-detector video cameras to track, record, and present gameplay live.

An annular multimedia stadium goalpost and multipurpose target display system. The system includes a rear support-and-multimedia assembly for supporting the net and producing audible and visual effects. The system also includes a at least one annular frame and a primary projector. The rear support-and-multimedia assembly includes a support assembly and a multimedia bar system. The support assembly maintains the annular frame and the multimedia bar system in an orientation that facilitates playing sports and projecting information. The multimedia bar system includes a plurality of lights, a plurality of first speakers, a plurality of sponsor display panels, a retractably screen assembly, and a retractably underground projector in order to audible and visually convey content regarding the sports game and advertisements to the audience. The system also includes an annular display, and a multitude of rangefinder laser-detector video cameras to track, record, and present gameplay live.

A retractable sports goal includes a base housing and a goal frame. The housing includes first and second post sections and a crossbar housing section. The goal frame includes first and second goal posts and a crossbar. The goal frame has a playing position and a retracted position. In the playing position the crossbar is extended vertically away from the crossbar housing section and the first and second goal posts are respectively extended from the first and second goal post housing sections. In the retracted position the crossbar is disposed in the crossbar housing section and the first and second goal posts are respectively disposed in the first and second goal post housing sections. A cover plate includes portions that surround the goal posts. Wheels may be attached to the bottom portions of the goal posts. A counter-weight may be provided to bias the goal frame towards the playing position.

A portable tower assembly for use in ball throwing games includes a three or more connected panels, each panel having a top end, a bottom end, and two lateral edges. The three or more connected panels form an enclosure having an interior space, wherein a different number of apertures are formed on each respective outer face of the panels, and wherein a width of each of said three or more connected panels tapers in decreasing width from said respective bottom end to said top end. The panels are connected via the mating of T-shaped male tabs formed on the lateral edges of one or more panels, with correspondingly shaped and sized female slots formed on the interior surfaces of adjacent panels.

A portable tower assembly for use in ball throwing games includes a three or more connected panels, each panel having a top end, a bottom end, and two lateral edges. The three or more connected panels form an enclosure having an interior space, wherein a different number of apertures are formed on each respective outer face of the panels, and wherein a width of each of said three or more connected panels tapers in decreasing width from said respective bottom end to said top end. The panels are connected via the mating of T-shaped male tabs formed on the lateral edges of one or more panels, with correspondingly shaped and sized female slots formed on the interior surfaces of adjacent panels.

The present invention relates generally to the field of hockey nets. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved hockey mininet and GoalScreen. The mininet is comprised of a mininet structure, a GoalScreen, a puck, a ball, and a simulated ice surface. The GoalScreen can further removably and magnetically attach to the mininet structure via a magnetic frame and is comprised of framed mininet netting that returns a puck or ball to the user once the puck/ball has been shot at the screen. Further, the mininet may be comprised of a removably or fixedly attached simulated ice surface that mimics the feel of real ice. The mininet attaches to the simulated ice surface structure via a magnetic means or other means. The simulated ice surface may be comprised of a plurality of attachable sections to allow for easy transport and storage.

A goal shooting target can be used to develop skills in many sports. The goal shooting target can include a panel that deflects objects when the panel is placed at a face or opening of a sports goal. The panel and sports goal can define target openings through which objects are capable of passing. The panel can be configured to carry a frame of the sports goal such that posts of the sports goal are held off of a support surface upon which the goal shooting target rests.

A pitching target assembly for training baseball or softball pitchers. A target defines a plurality of zones, each being backed by a pocket or pouch for catching the baseball or softball. The height of the target can be adjusted to match that of a batter. The zones of the target may be adjusted as well, to tailor the targeting within the zone for specific purposes. The target may also be configured at an acute angle relative to a base plane of the pitching target assembly for practicing drop pitches.

A method of constructing a tight mesh golf net with a support frame that returns a ball to a user, comprising routing the net around the support frame from a forward section that returns the golf ball to the user, under and around a rod between side supports, toward the forward section and upward toward top ends of the side supports.