Apparatus to catch, determine accuracy and throw back a ball

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1995-04-07

1996-11-12

Grieb, William H.

Amusement devices: games

Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...

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A63B 6940

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055732399

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus that determines the accuracy and speed of a thrown ball, catches the ball and throws the ball back to a source is provided that a housing with a front opening covered by tension adjustable vertical flexible strips with a ramp inclined downwardly to the front with a door closeable opening with a ball throwing device behind the ramp opening. Behind the strips is a hanging target pad with jiggle sensors on the pad and on the ramp sensing a ball hit, the sensors electrically connected to controller to record and display the count and the ball speed. A lever adjusts the distance between to spinning wheels of the ball return to adjust for ball size and pitching distance.

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