Basketball return device

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1986-07-07

1987-12-22

Shapiro, Paul E.

Amusement devices: games

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

Target

124 78, A63B 6940

Patent

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047142480

ABSTRACT:
A ball return device for aiding in the practice of basketball or other games which require that a ball be returned to a player in order to perform repetitive practice routines. The device comprises a receiving basket which may be placed under a basketball hoop and which directs a ball to a pair of rotating heads operable to propel the ball toward the player. A detection apparatus on the return device is operable to sense the distance between a player and the return device. When the distance between the player and the return device is within a zone of acceptable distances, an output signal is generated which causes the return mechanism to eject a ball toward the player.

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