Abstract: A prosthetic device which couples to the remaining portion of a limb of an amputee which provides a ball handling structure including a ball handling surface which defines an opening through which a ball passes into and out of a ball receiving cavity allowing the ball to be handled by the amputee.

Abstract: A sling like apparatus comprising a release cord, retention cord, finger loop, release tab, guide assembly, and basket creates a throwing device that is simple to reset, reload and throw while still retaining the power and accuracy of a traditional sling, thus making it user-friendly for anyone to quickly learn and operate. The retention cord comprises a comfortable finger loop that forks about half way in length into two cords that are each attached to specific and unique locations on the basket. The basket deforms into a form fitting structure that secures around a circular object or ball that may be roughly 2.5 inches or smaller in diameter. The release cord is attached to a particular location on the basket and is fed through a guide assembly. The end of the release cord connects to the release tab.

Abstract: Play and sport device in which a flying object can be both lobbed and caught one-handed thanks to a specially constructed diaphragm which is tautened and fastened to the device. The invention can be used both by one player (juggling, wall rebounding, hitting a target) and by two players, as a group or in teams.

Abstract: An apparatus for throwing and picking up a sphere. A user may employ the apparatus, for example, to throw a sphere. The user may also employ the apparatus to pick up the sphere without requiring any portion of the user come into contact with the sphere. The apparatus may include a claw or gripper for holding the sphere. The claw may have three or more prongs for gripping the sphere and may be attached to a handle. The handle may telescope from a retracted position to an operating position. The handle may include gripping surfaces to aid a user in holding the handle, and a clip for attaching the throwing apparatus to a belt, a hanger or other suitable support.

Abstract: A device for playing a ball game by hurling a ball against a wall and catching it on the rebound is described. The device comprises a hollow, cylindrical body member resembling an elongated capsule with the top half of the capsular diameter removed for approximately ? of its length, forming thus an open topped channel section, the remainder forming a closed end base section the rounded end of which serves as the hand hold for using the device, the inner surface of the channel and base sections integrally defining a passageway for the ball when it is either thrown or caught by the device; a safety strap including means for its connection to the device and attachment to the player's wrist is also described.

Abstract: A lacrosse head in which one of the opposing sidewall portions is shortened by bringing its lower rim upward relative to the corresponding lower rim of the opposing sidewall. At the same time, the upper rim of each of the opposing sidewalls is maintained at the same level. This moves the pivot point of the shortened sidewall closer to the player's hands and allows faster clamping when facing-off. Faster clamping likely results in an increased number of “wins”, or possessions, that occur after the face-off.

Abstract: A toy shield device is disclosed that provides an easy and effective way to catch water balloons. For example, the toy shield device may comprise a flexible first plane and a flexible second plane. Thus, a user may catch a water balloon between the two flexible planes through an opening in the first plane, thereby preventing the balloon from breaking.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick is disclosed that allows a player to have improved handling of the ball. The present invention discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least two thongs wherein the thickness dimensions of the two thongs are different. The present invention also discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least one thong having a variable thickness dimension.

Abstract: A lacrosse stick is disclosed that allows a player to have improved handling of the ball. The present invention discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least two thongs wherein the width dimensions of the two thongs are different. The present invention also discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least one thong having a variable width dimension.

Abstract: An over-folded mesh useful for, inter alia, providing for a quicker and easier installation of a pocket into a lacrosse head.

Abstract: The invention is a toy for performing a game of pitch and catch. The toy comprises a pair of rackets for propelling and catching a projectile. Each racket includes a rim for supporting a net between its inner periphery and a hook on its outer periphery. The projectile includes a generally circular member and an elastic band. The band is connected with the hook for propelling the projectile. The racket is positioned to catch the propelled projectile in the net.

Abstract: A system for connecting a sports shaft to a sports head includes a shaft-head connector having a shaft side and a head side. The shaft side has a cavity configured to releasably connect to a sports shaft. The head side is releasably connectable to a sports head.

Abstract: A handle for a lacrosse head is provided. The handle includes a hollow metal tube having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The hollow metal tube has a first end for communicating with a throat portion of a lacrosse head and a second end opposing the first end. The hollow metal tube has a first thickness defined by a distance between the interior surface and the exterior surface at one location along the hollow metal tube and a second thickness defined by a distance between the interior surface and the exterior thickness at another location along the hollow metal tube. The first thickness has a greater magnitude than the second thickness.

Abstract: A grip for catching a ball easily catches a rubber ball or a basket ball with a smooth surface as well as catching a rough ball with fluff.

Abstract: A stringless sports racquet made from a used stringed racquet comprises a handle, a head frame, a flexible scoop provided on a back side of the head frame for catching, tossing, and scooping up a ball, and a flexible crosspiece provided across a back side of the flexible scoop. The flexible sheet defines at least a ramp portion along which a ball can be rolled.

Abstract: A grip for catching a ball easily catches a rubber ball or a basket ball with a smooth surface as well as catching a nappy ball. The ball-catching grip includes a frame; a handle formed back side of the frame; a pair of ball-catching pockets rotatably combined to catch a ball at a front side of the frame; a pocket interworking unit provided between the pair of ball-catching pockets; an operating unit installed at the front side of the frame for maintening unfolded state of the ball-catching pocket, and at the same time, releasing the unfolded state of the ball-catching pocket when a thrown ball collides therein; and an elastic unit formed between the frame and the ball-catching pocket. When a user pulls to unfold one ball-catching pocket with one hand while catching the handle with another hand, the other ball-catching pocket is simultaneously unfolded.

Abstract: An adaptive physical education device has a spring-back assembly with a U shaped frame that is positioned over first and second vertical posts. The spring-back assembly has a webbing attached by springs to a webbing frame, which is pivotally attached to the U shaped frame. The spring-back assembly is pivotable to different angles so that a ball may be caught and tossed at a variety of angles. In a separate embodiment, the webbing frame is removed and replaced with a ball catapult assembly, which is attached to the U shaped frame with elastic cords. The ball catapult assembly has a ball holder and a handle. A ball is placed in the ball holder, then a wheelchair bound participant pulls back the handle to apply tension to the elastic cords. The handle is released to propel the ball.