A training apparatus for ball-playing sports comprising a tether having a first end affixed to a connector module and a second end affixed to a ball securing device. The ball securing device is configured to secure a ball therein. A belt may be configured to have the connector module engaged therewith where the belt is to be worn around a waist of a user. The connector module operable to traverse a length of the belt in response to a throwing force applied to the ball.

A juggling module (1) designed to feature one or more cohesive handles (3) fixed to links (6) in the aim of realizing a complex assembly, characterized by at least one fixation system (10-1, 10-2, 10-3) that can be fixed or detachable and allowing specific fastening of the said cohesive handles. The link is composed of one or more segments made of rigid, elastic or flexible materials. The fastening system (10-1, 10-2, 10-3) is constituted with a magnetic and/or auto-adhesive and/or a mechanical system. Alternatively, the fastening system is electrically controlled and the module features various electronic circuits such as a command unit (82), controlling the fastening system but also various secondary functions.

A sports ball, for example a soccer ball, comprising a hollow shell and a pit suspended within the hollow shell by a plurality of cords. In some embodiments, the plurality of cords may comprise a first end coupled to the hollow shell at a first location, a second end coupled to the hollow shell at a second location, and a center portion coupled to the pit. In some embodiments, the pit may be suspended within the hollow shell by a plurality of cords, with each of the plurality of cords comprising a frayed end secured to the hollow shell at one of a plurality of spaced apart locations.

A ball includes a first housing, at least six light emitting structures, a woven structure, and a second housing. The light emitting structures are symmetrically disposed on the first housing. Each light emitting structure includes a fixing unit, a light emitting unit, and a first light permeable unit. The fixing unit is disposed on the first housing. The light emitting unit is located between the fixing unit and the first light permeable unit. The woven structure includes a plurality of woven units, which are at least partially overlapped and covering the first housing. The second housing covers the woven structure and includes a first material layer, a second material layer, and at least six second light permeable units. The first material layer covers the second material layer. The second light permeable units are disposed on the second material layer corresponding to the positions of the light emitting structures.

A training apparatus for ball-playing sports comprising a tether having a first end affixed to a connector module and a second end affixed to a ball securing device. The ball securing device is configured to secure a ball therein. A belt may be configured to have the connector module engaged therewith where the belt is to be worn around a waist of a user. The connector module operable to traverse a length of the belt in response to a throwing force applied to the ball.

A training aid for throwing and catching a football. The present invention includes a cord having a first end opposite a second end. A first bracket attaches the first end of the cord to the first end of the football. A second bracket is attached to the second end of the cord. The present invention further includes a mount. The mount is securable to a structure, such as a door frame or a ceiling stud. The second bracket releasably attaches to the mount.

A skill toy that is juggled, spun, and flipped in one hand or between both hands. The skill toy has two subassemblies that each contains a rounded translucent shell. The translucent shell surrounds an internal illumination unit, wherein the rounded translucent shell has a maximum diameter of under two inches. The illumination units are motion activated and contain lights. A tether joins the subassemblies together. The tether can be selectively attached to, and detached from, the two subassemblies. The tether has a length of between four inches and six inches, so it is just long enough to span the back of a hand.

The invention relates to sports equipment. A flexible pole for striking games comprises several different cables connected to a projectile. The pole comprises a main metal cable, the top and bottom of which are fastened by rings, inside which rings inner cables pass. A number of these inner cables is wound around the main cable and the remaining cables in a spiral and secured by ordinary closely-spaced coils across the entire length of the pole, and also at the beginning and end of the spiral. At the end of the structure there is a fastening assembly, to which a projectile is fastened. A part or all of the structure of the flexible pole is insulated by layers of insulation, the fastening assembly being insulated separately in order to enable easy replacement thereof. The result is the high strength and durability of the entire structure and of the sports projectile fastened thereto; and the simple, robust and easily replaceable fastening of the projectile.

A skill toy that is juggled, spun, and flipped in one hand or between both hands. The skill toy has two subassemblies that each contains a rounded translucent shell. The translucent shell surrounds an internal illumination unit, wherein the rounded translucent shell has a maximum diameter of under two inches. The illumination units are motion activated and contain lights. A tether joins the subassemblies together. The tether can be selectively attached to, and detached from, the two subassemblies. The tether has a length of between four inches and six inches, so it is just long enough to span the back of a hand.

A skill toy that is juggled, spun, and otherwise manipulated with one hand. The ball construct is joined to a finger loop with a tether. The tether has a length that is between ten centimeters and fifteen centimeters. This enables the tether to wrap around half a user's hand from the center of the back of the hand to the palm. The diameter of the ball construct and the unique length of the tether enable the toy to be rapidly juggled in a novel manner.