Abstract: The present invention relates to an immersible, adjustable, surface compliant device and methods of using it an environment with variable, induced current flows for purposes of exercise, rehabilitation, or pure fun. The adjustable, immersible, surface compliant device can be used in pools, water tanks, or any body of water having a location where the device could be attached. The adjustable, immersible, surface compliant device and methods of using it are ideal for rehabilitating an injury, assisting aging bodies in performing exercises, and allowing the permanently injured to achieve movement and some degrees of physical autonomy despite being injured. In some embodiments, I disclose a trampoline-like device, having adjustable surface compliance, to be used in a pool or water tank having a current flow, wherein the angle of the trampoline is horizontally adjustable.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a trampoline frame. The apparatus further includes a trampoline mat attached to the trampoline frame and a trampoline net attached to the trampoline mat. The trampoline net is in position to catch a jumper that falls through the trampoline mat in the event of failure of the trampoline mat.

Abstract: The trampoline basketball goal includes a frame, a bed and springs connecting the bed to the frame. The trampoline enclosure includes enclosure poles holding an enclosure net. The enclosure poles have an upper end and a lower end. The enclosure poles comprise a first enclosure pole, a second enclosure pole, and a third enclosure pole. The first enclosure pole, the second enclosure pole, and the third enclosure pole are placed around a periphery of the trampoline bed. The first trampoline pole is adjacent to the second trampoline pole, and the second trampoline pole is adjacent to the third trampoline pole. A basketball backboard is suspended between the first and third enclosure poles.

Abstract: A water basketball and volleyball apparatus can be used with a swimming pool, and includes a hoop for water basketball and a net for water volleyball. The apparatus has two pillars, a primary and secondary pillar, positionable directly across the swimming pool. The primary pillar has a base and an upwardly extending vertical post. The vertical post has inner and outer pipes for selectively adjusting the height of the basketball hoop. A horizontal post is coupled ninety degrees with the vertical post. A distal end of the horizontal post has a bracket coupled to a backboard which carries the hoop. The primary pillar has two screws for anchoring one end of the net. The secondary pillar has a base and an upwardly extending vertical post having two screws for anchoring the opposing end of the net.

Abstract: An apparatus has a collapsible base that assumes a deployed position and a collapsed position where the base has a smaller size than in the deployed configuration. A surface is removably attached to the base. The base includes a frame system that includes a plurality of struts that are hingedly connected to each other. The surface can be used as a sleeping surface, a table top, a game surface, or for other similar purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gate apparatus for a paddle and ball game, to a game including the same and to methods for playing the game. The gate apparatus comprises a frame for delimiting a closed region above the ground for a ball to be transferred therethrough and a base element for elevating and stabilizing the frame above the ground. The gate can be permanently installed or can be a portable gate. Preferably the gate is assembled from components disengageably connected to each other.

Abstract: A team trampoline game includes an elongate rectangular enclosure having parallel side walls, a first end wall and a second end wall. A first team goal is positioned on the first end wall which is adapted to permit a game projectile to pass through. A second team goal is positioned on the second end wall which is adapted to permit the game projectile to pass through. A first team offensive trampoline is spaced from the second team goal. A second team defensive trampoline is positioned between the first team offensive trampoline and the second team goal. A second team offensive trampoline is spaced from the first team goal. A first team defensive trampoline is positioned between the second team offensive trampoline and the first team goal. Protective barriers are positioned between the trampolines to prevent collisions between players.

Abstract: A hanet ball game and method comprises an elongated rectangular playing field having two opposite ends. A ground standing tubular goal net at both ends of the playing field. The goal net is approximately 12 feet in diameter and 3½ feet tall and has a goalkeeper playing within it. Two teams of five to seven players attempt to get the ball into the opponents goal net.

Abstract: A team trampoline game includes an elongate rectangular enclosure having parallel side walls, a first end wall and a second end wall. A first team goal is positioned on the first end wall which is adapted to permit a game projectile to pass through. A second team goal is positioned on the second end wall which is adapted to permit the game projectile to pass through. A first team offensive trampoline is spaced from the second team goal. A second team defensive trampoline is positioned between the first team offensive trampoline and the second team goal. A second team offensive trampoline is spaced from the first team goal. A first team defensive trampoline is positioned between the second team offensive trampoline and the first team goal. Protective barriers are positioned between the trampolines to prevent collisions between players.

Abstract: A device for rebounding a soccer ball kicked thereupon and for hugging the ground to prevent the soccer ball from rolling thereunder. The device includes a pair of uprights that extend vertically upwardly from the ground, a net that extends across the pair of upright, and a pair of guy ropes that extend from the pair of uprights and engage the ground. The net has a lower lateral edge that hugs the ground to prevent the soccer ball from rolling thereunder and a pair of longitudinal ends that replaceably engage, respectively, the pair of uprights. Each upright has a throughbore. Each longitudinal end of the net is formed into a sleeve that replaceably and slidingly receives an associated upright.

Abstract: A method and playing field for a competitive paintball game that increases the amount of action occurring during the game period. The playing surface for the paintball competition includes a pair of goals located near opposite end lines of the playing surface, each of which is defended by an opposing team. The playing surface is divided into a plurality of individual zones and includes a series of field bunkers positioned along the playing surface. The paintball competition is played for a predetermined game time divided into separate periods. During each period, each of the opposing teams attempts to carry their flag through the opposing team's goal before being shot by a paintball from the opposing team. When one of the paintball teams scores, points are awarded to the scoring team based upon the position of the opposing team's flag at the time the goal was scored by the scoring team. The flag may be passed between members of each team during the game play.

Abstract: An in situ self storing net pole is described which has a retracted position and a raised position. The net pole comprises a sleeve flush mounted to a surface, a first telescope member being telescopically and completely received within the sleeve when in the retracted position and a second telescope member being telescopically and completely received within the first telescope member when in the retracted position. The first and second telescope members slide telescopically upward and are securable in the raised position. The net pole is adapted to have a net mounted thereto.

Abstract: A unique sleeve which is capable of supporting two adjacent nets on a single standard or pole at the same height above the ground as well as being adjustable to different heights relative to each other. The standard system includes a pole and a pair of sleeves on the pole having opposed surfaces when adjacent. A lock on each sleeve locks the sleeve at a vertical position on the pole and net surfaces are provided on each sleeve. The opposing surfaces of the sleeves are shaped so that the net support surfaces are substantially planar when the opposing surfaces are adjacent to each other.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing a sport or game, comprises a plurality of elongate members disposed upon a playing surface, at least some of said elongate members comprising tubular members, some of said tubular members being disposed in a vertical disposition and some being mounted between a vertically disposed member and the ground, to form an angle with respect to the ground, wherein the arrangement of tubes presents an environment for playing the sport or game in which players can move on the ground surface between tubes to be at least partially hidden by tubes from opposing players.

Abstract: A competitive recreational game including: a foam game ball with symmetrical air holes therethrough; at least one paddle, racquet or mitt per player; a vertical net attached to a frame with support posts; a ball return to player net for each opposing player; at least one opposing basketball hoop with attached net to at least one common backboard on the forehand and backhand side; a central located basketball hoop attached to the top center portion of the vertical frame common to both players and a playing court with boundaries, scoring rules and regulations for all level of play based on at least 1 opposing player. Points are scored by subtracting from 15 down to zero in several strategic rewarding ways. The AIR BALL game is NO BOUNCE NO DUNKING and designed to be played on the beach, in the backyard or indoors on a floor surface.