Abstract: A ball apparatus is provided which includes an anchoring member adapted to be anchored to a supporting surface; a guide member adapted to be held on a supporting surface spaced away from the anchoring member; a cord guide formation associated with the guide member. A cord is attached at one end to the anchoring member and passes through the cord guide formation of the guide member and is attached at its opposite end to a ball. The anchoring member may have a holding formation for holding a resilient ring in position and the cord may be attached to this ring. The ball may be a cricket ball or a baseball ball.