Abstract: An athletic shoe having basketball assembly including a flat backboard affixed to the athletic shoe. A rim is attached to the backboard and supports a flexible net.

Abstract: A combination of a pair of soccer shoes and a soccer ball wherein each of the shoes and the ball have an exterior surface marked with selected areas of differing shapes and colors. The markings on the shoes correspond in shape and color to the markings on the exterior of the ball in order to instruct a user where to strike the ball with which portion of his or her foot in order to make the ball move in desired directions.

Abstract: A golf ball placement device that is adapted to be mounted to a golfer's shoe for allowing the golfer to position a golf ball on a tee without bending over. The device includes a ball retaining member that has a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end and a rear end. Art elongated opening extends inwardly from the front end of the ball retaining member toward the rear end thereof. The ball placement device includes mating hook and loop type fasteners secured to the rear end of the device and the golfer's shoe in order to secure the golf ball placement device to the golf shoe.

Abstract: A game for improving soccer skills is provided which has a target preferably in the shape of a soccer goal. The target has a number of different sections which correspond to different point values based on the degree of difficulty in reaching the particular section The section boxes should be differentiated from one another in an easily identifiable manner, such as by color. Another element of game involves providing a mechanism for coordinating the different sections of the target to a particular section of the foot. This may be done, for example, by providing a shoe with different colored designations for various locations on the shoe. To play the game, one or more players take turns kicking a soccer ball from a set distance at the target. The player chooses which target section will be aimed for and takes notice of the color of the section. The player then kicks the ball with the portion of the shoe having the color which matches the chosen section.

Abstract: A foot attachable game apparatus which enables a player to both toss and receive a game ball. The apparatus is generally trough shaped with an interior lining which cushions the reception of a game ball within the apparatus. The apparatus has at least two retaining means to help hold a game ball in the apparatus. The apparatus has a scoop which provides the player with control over the ball for passes and shots and enables the player to scoop up a loose game ball. A recess in the lining, allows the player to cradle the ball in the recess thus giving the player greater control over the ball.

Abstract: A ball catching net is provided with clamping means for attachment to the legs of persons with impaired arm and hand functions. The net has a base portion and automatic ball ejecting means are attached to it. An electric power source is connected to the automatic ball ejecting means. Trigger means are mounted in the net and are connected to the ball ejecting means in such a way that the trigger means are actuated to forcibly eject a ball from the net only when a ball is caught in the net. In this way a game of catch can be played by persons with impaired arm and hand functions.

Abstract: The invention comprises flexible handles which are adjustable in length, and which are attached to athletic shoes. The handles may be attached at various points on each shoe, adjusted to the desired length, and the wearer can grasp the handles to aid and augment exercises, and muscle toning routines.

Abstract: An appliance to be applied to the ankle of one or both legs of a soccer-style kicker to improve the trajectory of the kicked ball, involving a relatively rigid cordon-like member, with an arched shape so as to surround the front part of the ankle and with the ends curved down and forward so as to partially surround the back side of the malleoli (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A device capable of use with a golf shoe for removal of a golf ball from the ground and placement thereof on a tee by a handicapped golfer having the inability to manually remove the ball from the ground and manually placing the ball on a tee.

Abstract: A training device mountable upon one's foot develops hand and eye coordination useful in the roping of steers. The device is in the form of a simulated steer head having laterally extending horns which serve as a target for a rope loop thrown by the person upon whose foot the device is mounted.

Abstract: A flexible extender adapted to being worn on the foot is disclosed. The foot extender according to the invention extends forwardly of the wearer for substantially its entire length. In accordance with the preferred embodiment, the foot extender comprises an elongated flexible base portion, a platform portion adapted to receive a shoe, and heel and toe straps to secure the extender to the foot of the wearer. The foot extender provides magnification of the foot's movement and power and is utilizable for creative encounters between the wearers, for dance or exercise, as an educational implement and as a creative plaything, to name a few.

Abstract: A tethered inflated athletic ball resembling a ball used in the playing of soccer, with an elastic cord secured at one end thereto and provided at its other end with at least one flexible loop which fits around a member of the human body-- such as the foot, ankle, head or neck. The ball upon rebound strikes a part of the body in motion, which in turn drives the ball to the elastic limit of the cord and return again. (This continuous, simulated soccer play or practice permits the user to remain in a stationary position, yet experience the exercise, skill and enjoyment of soccer play with having to retrieve the ball or play with a partner.

Abstract: A skill toy for persons of all ages having a handle loosely supporting two spaced rings retained on hubs about which they are skillfully caused to rotate in opposite directions for amusement and exercise.

Abstract: A game of bowling in which the field of play is in the form of an oversize pocket pool table, with a cue ball and numbered target balls. The players wear shoes mounted on a high platform sole and heel and manually bowl the cue ball at the target ball to direct a specific target into one of the six corner or side pockets of the carpeted field of play.