Abstract: A modular return apparatus for reflecting back an object such as a puck or ball when struck by the puck or ball traveling on a playing surface, for use in returning the puck or ball to the player for another shot and in training the player to shoot the puck or ball accurately and anticipate the angle of reflection and velocity of the puck or ball comprises an elongated reflecting bumper, a pair of supports for the reflecting bumper, and a rod for connecting the supports to each other and preventing their relative motion. A net may be attached to the return apparatus to catch the puck.