Ball Return Device and Method of Using

A ball retrieval and return device comprising:

• a ball catching component having a net combined with one or more support arms;
• a lift bracket movably combined with a support post between a raised position and a lowered position, wherein the support arms are pivotally combined with the lift bracket;
• guide members operatively combined with the support post, wherein each of the guide members receive one of the support arms to direct the support arms upward and outward from the lift bracket;
• a connecting member having a first end combined with a tensioning member and a second end combined with the lift bracket;
• a ball ejection component having a turret portion rotatable around a base portion, wherein the turret portion includes a first opening for receiving balls from the ball catching component and a second opening for ejecting balls toward a player.

A method of using a ball return device comprising:

• positioning the ball catching component under a basketball hoop;
• positioning the ball ejection component under the ball catching component, wherein the ball ejection component includes a turret portion rotatable around a base portion and a storage track for storing balls before they are ejected;
• providing power to the ball ejection component to rotate a pair of wheels in opposite directions;
• loading the storage track in the ball ejection component with at least one ball;
• programming a sensor in communication with a processor to follow a pre-determined color and rotate the turret portion so that the second opening is always in alignment with the pre-determined color for ejecting balls toward the pre-determined color;
• ejecting the ball from the turret portion upon the occurrence of a triggering event.