Abstract: Universal throwing and hitting food vessel. In one embodiment, a throwing and hitting toy to receive a foodstuff includes a closed end having a substantially planar bottom, an elastically flexible body with a bottom end having a first thickness and a second thickness that is generally greater than the first thickness, and an outwardly flared rim. Typically, the top end is aligned about 0.75 inches above the closed end. The result is an improved device and method for supporting a food product and subsequently providing variable flight patterns upon throwing.

Abstract: A substantially cup-shaped throwing and hitting sports toy is provided having a flared open end portion, a body portion, and a closed end portion. The structure of the toy provides for various flight patterns while being suitable for use in limited areas of space.