Abstract: A table tennis training device comprises a frame (10) extending the width of the table and having a pliant screen (28) associated therewith to provide a back stop for table tennis balls. A wall (18) of L-shape cross-section is attached to and extends between frame (10), and has a series of alternate rises and falls in its base portion. A table tennis ball projecting device attached to frame (10) comprises a source of compressed air having first and second outlets. The first outlet is in operative communication with a first type ejector tube (42) having foot-operated means for regulating the entry of balls therein. The second outlet is in operative communication with a plurality of second type ejector tubes (66) extending through wall (18) and located to correspond to the gully formed between adjacent falls of the base portion.

Abstract: A table tennis training apparatus adapted to be attached to a table tennis table and which apparatus ejects balls towards a user. The apparatus has a plurality of ball projection tubes, each communicating with a source of compressed air. The tubes include a first ball ejection tube having an air regulating device and a plurality of adjustable ball ejection tubes. Balls are fed to the first tube by a magazine loaded with balls and are fed to the second tubes by being sucked by air from the table surface through openings in the tubes adjacent the table surface. A screen is provided about the ball projecting apparatus for arresting and directing balls to the apparatus after being hit by a player.