Abstract: An elastic band that can be applied to a standard basketball in order to create a training basketball to assist with proper and consistent shooting technique. The removable band can be applied to any standard basketball to offer hand alignment cues for assisting a player in properly placing their fingers and hands in preparation for throwing or “shooting” a ball. The removable band can also be applied to offer a visual cue indicating the proper rotational alignment of the ball upon being thrown or “shot”. If the ball is thrown or “shot” correctly, the band will stay perpendicular to the direction of flight, and provide the user with immediate feedback that the proper technique was used.

Abstract: A training device for sports includes a base that supports a lower portion that adjusts in height. The lower portion supports an upper portion. The upper portion includes a display that displays a desired play. The device further includes a first sensor having a sensing range. When a player enters the sensing range, the first sensor signals the display to display the desired instruction, play, command or similar. A second sensor measures reaction time when the player enters the sensing range and then leaves the sensing range.