Abstract: An attachment for a bat, the attachment being adapted to receive and release a ball. The attachment comprises a strap surrounding at least a portion of the upper end of the bat and forming a sleeve for receiving the upper end therein and a pair of tubular arms for receiving and releasing the ball, each of the pair of arms including a lip at the end thereof. The attachment is secured to the bat. The pair of tubular arms are secured to and project from the strap and also projecting from the upper end of the bat when the bat is received within the strap.