A hockey training device has an elongated frame with an inverted U-shaped cross-section when the device is in an upright position. The frame has a base and two sides extending downward from the base. A layer of resilient material is affixed to an outer surface of each of the two sides. The device has an open ended inner channel extending longitudinally between the two sides. A cap is affixed to an outer surface of the base. A method of construction is provided.

An exercise apparatus has several selectably activatable target objects arranged to register hits by a movable playing object. The target objects are arranged on a wall and are connected to a control unit. The control unit is arranged to activate the selected target object and an indicator which is arranged to identify the activated target object and is connected to and arranged at the target object, for a period determined by the control unit. The indicator is arranged above the target object. A method of training the playing skills of a team player is provided by using the exercise apparatus.

A training device for baseball and other sports includes layers for detecting different zones of contact. The device can detect position of impact and the velocity of impact of an object such as a baseball, lacrosse ball or hockey puck by a change in voltage due to the compression or pressuring of an interlayer positioned between two conductors. The device is used for individual training as well as for competition over a network.

The present specification discloses a play and practice apparatus, system and associated methods of use and kits comprising such play and practice apparatus and/or system. In particular aspects, the play and practice apparatus, system and associated methods of use are utilized for practice and/or games utilizing a ball. In one aspect, the play and practice apparatus has a first playing surface and a second playing surface substantially opposing the first playing surface, and the ball can be a volleyball. In another aspect, the play and practice apparatus is useful as a training aid as well as for playing a game utilizing the play and practice apparatus.

This invention describes an apparatus for practicing various sports using a rebound board. The apparatus comprises a rebound board having a magnet attached to its the rear surface allowing it to be attached to various surfaces via magnetism. The apparatus is designed to be attached to a sectional garage door, a mounting frame, or can be free-standing when used with the described support system. In one embodiment the rebound board is constructed of a composite material, comprising a polypropylene honeycomb joined with a front layer of fiberglass, and a rear layer of fiberglass. This composite construction creates a rebound board which mimics the rebound of a pickleball paddle. Further, the mounting frame of the rebound board may be angled relative to its support surface thereby changing the rebound angle of an item striking it.

A spherical punching ball specifically designed for striking against a wall is disclosed. Embodiments with varied weight, size, rebound characteristics, density parameters, and other considerations are disclosed. Methods of construction, training, and related safety considerations are disclosed.

A practice soccer goal comprising an outer frame including two horizontal support members, one at the top and one at the bottom of the practice goal, and two vertical support members, one on the right and one on the left of the practice goal, thereby forming a rectangular frame. The rectangular frame surrounds and supports a rectangular netting, the rectangular netting secured to the horizontal support members with a hook between each end of the horizontal support members and each corner of the horizontal corners rectangular netting. The rectangular netting is secured to the vertical support members with a hook between each end of the vertical support members and the vertical corners of the rectangular net. A vertical extension pole is adjustable in length and adapted to tension the netting in the vertical dimension enabling the net to be attached to the frame without the necessity of a ladder or other such accessory.

A ball rebounder has inelastic netting that is pulled taught and held in place within a frame using tension rods, inelastic fasteners, and a tensioning mechanism between the frame and the tension rods. The tension rods are connected to the cells of the netting and positioned in the interior space. The tensioning mechanism pulls the tension rods toward the corresponding sides of the frame, drawing the net taught within the frame. With the netting pulled taught, the fasteners hold the tension rods in place next to the sides of the frame. The frame can be rigid or may have flexibility and act like a spring, but there are no intermediate springs between the tension rods and the frame or between the tension rod and the netting. The invention can be used in producing new rebounders and in retrofitting existing rebounder frames.

In one embodiment, the multi-sport training device disclosed herein comprises a plurality of adjustable panels that easily attach to a frame of a goal and may be adjusted to different configurations desired by the player, or shooter. Each panel in the plurality of panels is configured for independent attachment to the goal, and may be hung vertically from the crossbar of the goal, or flipped over the goal to expose a portion of the open goal. Each panel is also configured for independent adjustment in length.

A sports ball rebounder net has a rebound surface positioned and angled to receive balls and to return or propel those projected balls back to the athlete. The net frame has brackets extending from the rear of each vertical post. The brackets each have an arcuate hole at a first radial distance from a center of rotation, and a series of spaced apart holes along an arc located at a second distance from the center of rotation. One arm of the back support is connected to the first bracket and a second arm connected to the second bracket, each at the respective centers of rotation. The angular position of the back support in respect of the net frame is adjusted by pulling a cord that is attached at each end to a respective plunger associated with each arm of the back support, each of which has a pin that is retracted upon pulling the cord. The respective pins of the plungers mate with one of each series of holes through the bracket attached to the net frame.