Abstract: A throw toy including a ball, an elastic band, and an adjustable finger strap is provided. The elastic band preferably has a width greater than its depth. In one embodiment, the elastic band comprises a plurality of braids for increasing the strength of the throw toy. Preferably, the adjustable finger strap forms a loop configuration and can be adjusted by pulling a lower portion of the adjustable finger strap through a slot opening so as to fit the strap snugly on a user's finger. Furthermore, the adjustable finger strap may include an inner surface composed of loop fastener material and an outer surface composed of hook fastener material.

Abstract: A sports ball is held in a novel manner within a cradle having multiple arms encircling the ball and attached by Velcro® to a set of strips attached to a flexible tether line fastened to a person's waist. The ball is able to be kicked or punched and return to the striker in each cycle.

Abstract: A sports ball is held in a novel manner within a cradle having multiple arms encircling the ball and attached by Velcro.RTM. to a set of strips attached to a flexible tether line fastened to a person's waist. The ball is able to be kicked or punched and return to the striker in each cycle.

Abstract: A soccer training device is described that attaches a soccer ball to a user through a flexible tether line. An adjustable belt encircles the waist of the user and attaches to one end of the elastic tether line. The other end of the tether line is attached to a girdle made of elastic sheet material that encircles the soccer ball. Certain features of the girdle allow it to hold the ball firmly while, simultaneously, provide proper tactile feedback to the user when kicking the ball. Several novel soccer training exercises useful with the present invention are described.