Abstract: A hockey training device and method of using the same to teach a hockey player how to play a shot, particularly a wrist shot. The device includes a connector assembly that is selectively engaged with a hockey stick blade during training; a puck holding assembly for holding the puck in an optimum position; and a hinge connecting the connector assembly and puck holding assembly together. The hinge allows the connector assembly and puck holding assembly to pivot relative to each other as the stick is maneuvered to make a shot. The puck holding assembly includes a flexible region that is moved out of the way of the puck as a shot is played and the puck is accelerated by the stick toward a net or another player. The hinge ensures that the puck holding assembly maintains its position relative to the ice as the shot is played.

Abstract: A sports apparatus for throwing and catching a projectile, comprising a frame having a handle, catching means arranged on the frame, and throwing means arranged on the frame. The throwing means comprises a gripping component that is arranged to partially surround and releasably grip and retain a projectile therein, and a retained projectile may be released from the throwing means upon acceleration of the frame.

Abstract: A game includes a pair of rackets for propelling and catching a projectile. Each racket includes a rim for supporting a net between its inner periphery and one of a hook and a loop on an outer periphery. The projectile includes a generally circular member and an elastic band. The band carries the other of the hook and loop which cooperates with the racket for propelling the projectile. The racket may be positioned to catch the propelled projectile in the net.

Abstract: A game includes a pair of rackets for propelling and catching a projectile. Each racket includes a rim for supporting a net between its inner periphery and one of a hook and a loop on an outer periphery. The projectile includes a generally circular member and an elastic band. The band carries the other of the hook and loop which cooperates with the racket for propelling the projectile. The racket may be positioned to catch the propelled projectile in the net.

Abstract: A hand-held, hand-manipulated catch ball game comprising a ball used with an assembly of two opposing receptacles, one above the other, each having ball exit openings positioned to direct the ball along an open ended track. A handle is located at the track side midway between the receptacles and the track ends. The assembly handle is held by the player's hand with the thumb of the hand toward the open end of the track. The ball is placed on the receptacle end of the track and the assembly is tilted to roll the ball down the track. As the ball nears the track end, the player manipulates the assembly to throw the ball a short distance upward into the air. The player then quickly rotates the assembly approximately one hundred eighty degrees to catch the ball in the previously downward facing receptacle.