A device and method for aiding in the practice of basketball and other games that require a ball to be returned to a player in order to perform repetitive practice routines. The device generally includes a ball catching component and a ball ejection component. The ball catching component catches balls thrown by the player and delivers them to the ball ejection component so that the ball ejection component has a continuous supply of balls. The invention includes a means for tracking a predetermined color worn by a player on the court and returning the ball toward the player's current position after a predetermined triggering event has occurred.

A sports training apparatus for training athletes to deliver a ball or other object at an appropriate arc. The sports training apparatus includes an adjustable horizontal target that is positioned between the athlete and the target. It gives guidance to the athlete at the time of release. The athlete's height, game being played, desired arc, technique employed and position on the court determine the appropriate configuration, placement, and use of the sports training apparatus described herein. Athletes use the sports training apparatus repeatedly to train, learn, and be able to repeat the desired arc for a particular shot in their sport.

A training sled configurable for adding weights in some embodiments to increase friction and provide for weight-training by lifting portions of the sled. Sled components are slidably or pivotably connected to permit lifting a shoulder member of the sled to different heights and to achieve an optimal training angle.

A body held sparring device configured for either striking or being hit with the addition of a secondary target. The secondary target is offset from the sparring tool and designed to yield when struck, rather than transmit dangerous torque to the body part holding the sparring tool. Additionally, the sparring tool can further incorporate additional sparring tools, additional secondary targets and or additional control body points. A body held sparring device comprising: a U-shaped structure, at least a first sparring tool, and at least a first target wherein the first sparring tool is configured to be controlled independently of the U-shaped structure and to simulate punches being thrown by an opponent such as jabs and crosses. Wherein the first target is configured to yield when struck to reduce the amount of torque received by the body part through the structure.

A foldable or non-foldable trampoline includes a frame assembly that supports a resilient trampoline mat using a plurality of springs. The frame assembly includes an adjustable tension system that adjusts a dimension of the frame assembly. For a circular frame assembly, the adjustable tension system may increase the circumference of the frame assembly to increase a tension of the springs. The adjustable tension system may also decrease the circumference of the circular frame assembly to decrease a tension of the springs.

A portable, foldable barre exercise device providing balance support for a user during exercise may include a pair of legs and a pair of support arms. Each support arm may be pivotally attached to a corresponding leg and may be adapted to be extended upward with the device in an open state. A horizontal exercise bar may be arranged between upper ends of the support arms. The device may further include a pair of weight stacks of removable dumbbells, each attached to a corresponding support arm, and one or more quick release straps for facilitating folding of the device into a closed state for stowage and for strapping the support arms and legs together. The device is lightweight yet structurally configured so as to support a user's entire weight thereon.

A racket-free tennis training device includes a maneuverable platform on which an elevation mechanism is mounted. A ball receiving and shooting mechanism is mounted on the elevation mechanism. The ball receiving and shooting mechanism includes a ball receiving mechanism, a ball management mechanism, and a ball shooting mechanism. The ball receiving mechanism includes a ball receptacle. The ball management mechanism includes a ball collection barrel and an advancing mechanism. The above arrangement allows for correctly receiving a tennis ball from an opponent site and then serving a ball to the opponent site to simulate an actual tennis game.

An apparatus to enable golfers to practice uneven golf shots. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a golf training apparatus is generally comprised of a foot platform and a ball platform that may be dynamically positioned. The golf training apparatus enables the golfer to practice balance and technique for uneven golf shots by manipulating both the plane of the golfer's stance as well as the position of the ball.

A golf putter includes a putting head including a putting head body, configured with a flat bottom surface, a rear ward angled hose) aperture and a rear angled flat surface; left and right indentations for receiving weights, and left and right detachable wheels attached on sides of the putting head body, such that the putting head is configured to be slidable along a putting surface to enable a golfer to line up the putting head, a golf ball, and a target cup in a front of the golfer, in order to hit the golf ball with a forward sliding motion of the putting head.

The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus includes a platform which has an endless belt revolved around it. The endless belt defines an exercising space. A left strap extends from a left front portion to a left rear portion of the exercising space, and a right strap extends from a right front portion to a right rear portion of the exercising space. The left strap and the right strap respectively have a first connecting part and a second connecting part which could be connected or detached with each other. When the two connecting parts are connected with each other, the left strap and the right strap form a retaining portion for resisting forward movement of a user. When the two connecting parts are detached, the left strap and the right strap could be positioned on a left side and a right side of the exercising space.