Abstract: A device for catching and hitting a ball, such as a tennis ball, including a pocket adapted to catch a ball, closed at one end and open at the other end, and a hand enclosure in which is a handle for holding the device. A loop-forming frame extends from and is connected to one side of the enclosure and the open end of the pocket is connected to this frame. The preferred device has three exterior surfaces provided thereon and adapted for hitting a ball. A ball game can be played with the device either by a lone player or by a number of players.