Launch and catch apparatus, kits, and methods

A launch and catch apparatus, comprising:

• a frame having a handle and defining an inlet opening sized to receive a projectile;
• wherein the inlet opening extends in a defined orientation relative to the frame;
• and
• a tubular body defining an internal volume;
• wherein the tubular body includes an inlet region operatively coupled to the frame to receive the projectile when the projectile passes through the inlet opening into the internal volume;
• wherein the tubular body further includes an outlet region distal the inlet opening and configured to receive and retain the projectile at least substantially within the tubular body after the projectile passes through the inlet opening into the internal volume;
• wherein the outlet region defines an outlet opening that is smaller than the inlet opening;
• wherein the outlet opening has a nominal size;
• wherein the apparatus is configured to launch the projectile out of the outlet opening;
• and wherein the outlet opening is configured to resiliently expand within a range of expanded sizes that are greater than the nominal size when the apparatus is used to launch the projectile out of the outlet opening.