Abstract: A training device for ball sports 1 comprises a launching section 3 comprising a pair of launch wheels 15, the launch wheels 15 having substantially parallel axes of rotation, and an adjustment mechanism 19 configured to adjust the vertical angle of launch of the launch wheels 15; a base section 2 supporting the launching section 3; the base section 2 comprising a base swivel 6 comprising an outer perimeter base 9 sized and shaped to provide a stable contact with the ground or other surface on which the base section 2 is resting, and at least one leg 10 connected to the outer perimeter base 9 and extending upwards to connect with and support the launching section 3 above the ground or other surface, the leg or legs 10 and launching section 3 mutually configured for rotational connection so that the base section 2 can freely swivel in substantially the horizontal plane.