Abstract: There is provided a training apparatus that has either portable or permanently fixed upright poles whereby a ball is suspended between the upright poles by a plurality of springy tethers that are moveably connected between the upright poles with means provided to raise or lower the springy tethers and suspended ball to different heights along the lengths of the upright poles. Tether anchoring means are provided on each upright pole so that tension to the springy tether may be adjusted and thereby increase or decrease the return speed of the ball when kicked, according to the users desire. The ball may be struck from either side of the device.