A system for sports training comprising an object comprising one or more sensors that allows the system to identify the location of the object. The object also may have a microprocessor and wireless transmitter to allow for transmission of the sensor data via wireless transmission to an external electronic device. A software application running on the electronic device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, receives the sensor data and incorporates the information into a game-like or training application. This application can display to the user which location the object should be for the game. This application can also analyze which patterns the player has difficulties with and suggest certain patterns and other advice to help the player to improve their skills. Among many other uses, this system could provide a way for a player to train hockey stickhandling skills.

Embodiments may include methods and systems for a rotating multi-basketball shooting game. It may include a rim mounting hub attached to a vertical shaft; at least three differently sized basketball rims radially attached to said rim mounting hub providing a basketball hoop configuration; a stepper motor configured to rotate said vertical shaft along with said attached rim mounting hub attached to said three differently sized basketball rims; a backboard located in front of said vertical shaft and said rim mounting hub; and perhaps even an opening in said backboard configured to allow passage of each of said three differently sized basketball rims through said opening while said vertical shaft, said rim mounting hub and said three differently sized basketball rims are rotated.

Embodiments may include methods and systems for a rotating multi-basketball shooting game. It may include a rim mounting hub attached to a vertical shaft; at least three differently sized basketball rims radially attached to said rim mounting hub providing a basketball hoop configuration; a stepper motor configured to rotate said vertical shaft along with said attached rim mounting hub attached to said three differently sized basketball rims; a backboard located in front of said vertical shaft and said rim mounting hub; and perhaps even an opening in said backboard configured to allow passage of each of said three differently sized basketball rims through said opening while said vertical shaft, said rim mounting hub and said three differently sized basketball rims are rotated.

A training apparatus for teaching and practicing skills for sports. The apparatus includes at least one removable electronic device having at least one proximity sensor, a playing surface having a cavity which receives the at least one removable electronic device, and a gamepiece, such as a ball. Each proximity sensor is adapted to sense the gamepiece and activates a visual or audio indicator on the at least one removable electronic device if the gamepiece is within a range of the at least one proximity sensor.

A robotic platform is configured to transport a cup. The robotic platform includes a rack housing that has a top side and a bottom side. The top side has a plurality of cup slots configured to accommodate the cup. At least one drop detection sensor and at least one obstacle avoidance sensor are mechanically coupled to the rack housing. An integrated circuit is electrically coupled to a battery, the at least one drop detection sensor, and the at least one obstacle avoidance sensor, a first geared motor and a second geared motor. The geared motors are attached to wheels. The integrated circuit is programmed to determine if a sensor has a data above set point, and then executing a move path.

A golf ball verification system and method is described. The illustrative golf ball verification system includes balls, bays and at least one target. Each of the balls includes a unique ID indicator. Additionally, each of the bays includes a ball dispenser, a first ball ID reader, a first diverter, and a first reject ball chute. The first ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The first diverter selects any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the first reject ball chute. Furthermore, each target includes a ball detector, a second ball ID reader, a second diverter, and a second reject ball chute. The second ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The second diverter selects the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the second reject ball chute.

A golf ball verification system and method is described. The illustrative golf ball verification system includes balls, bays and at least one target. Each of the balls includes a unique ID indicator. Additionally, each of the bays includes a ball dispenser, a first ball ID reader, a first diverter, and a first reject ball chute. The first ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The first diverter selects any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the first reject ball chute. Furthermore, each target includes a ball detector, a second ball ID reader, a second diverter, and a second reject ball chute. The second ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The second diverter selects the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the second reject ball chute.

The invention generally relates to a system and method for integrating physical, moving targets into a game, sport or other activity, including the specific method of how to track the moving target and the interaction of one or more users as the target moves. The system and method for integrating physical, moving targets into a game, sport or other activity enables a plurality of users to simultaneously attempt to hit a moving target in the field of play with a moving object while tracking the moving target and moving object using a combination of sensors located on or around the field of play and on or around the moving target and/or moving object.

The invention generally relates to a system and method for integrating physical, moving targets into a game, sport or other activity, including the specific method of how to track the moving target and the interaction of one or more users as the target moves. The system and method for integrating physical, moving targets into a game, sport or other activity enables a plurality of users to simultaneously attempt to hit a moving target in the field of play with a moving object while tracking the moving target and moving object using a combination of sensors located on or around the field of play and on or around the moving target and/or moving object.

An assembly for lifting and transporting sports equipment, such as a goal. The assembly 100 can be fitted to numerous variations of sports equipment 200 to enable both lifting of the sports equipment and horizontal transportation thereof.