Abstract: A method for distributing advertisements. The method comprises initiating a telephone call from a telephone and sending a request for an advertisement from the telephone, the request including a unique identifier associated with the advertisement and a telephone number associated with the telephone. The request is received at server for further processing. If the user is a registered user, then the ad is sent to the user's personal computer. If the user is not registered, then further processing enables the user to be registered. The ad is thereafter sent to the user.

Abstract: A ball sports training aid includes a shaft and a slidably engaged replica sports ball assembly with an integral damper that is actuated when a player swings the shaft. Integral swing diagnostics means indicate correct batting, pitching and throwing techniques.