Games using tangible projectile – Playing field or court game; game element or accessory... – Practice or training device
Patent
1996-11-05
1997-12-02
Shapiro, Paul E.
Games using tangible projectile
Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...
Practice or training device
273397, A63B 6900
Patent
active
056929765
ABSTRACT:
A collapsible support unit for basketball basket which allows the ball to return to the player after a shot is made at the basket so that the player needs not to run about in order to take back the ball after making a shot. It also allows the ball to be confined so that the ball would not do damage to anything or hurt anybody nearby. The collapsible support unit includes a backboard mounted with a basket and a main upright frame for supporting said backboard. A plurality of auxiliary upright frames are arranged in a row with said main upright frame and are collapsible to the upright frame by means of a plurality of extendable linkage units coupled therebetween. Furthermore, an enclosure defined by a net is formed around said basket for confining the ball, and a ball rolling path defined by a flexible piece extends from the bottom of said backboard to the top of the outermost auxiliary upright frame, allowing the bounced ball to roll back to the player. The player can practice making shots continually without having to chase the ball all around the court after one shot is made. When not in use, the collapsible support unit can be collapsed for easy storage.
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