Paddleball training apparatus and methods

Abstract

A paddleball training apparatus and methods are provided for practicing paddle sports, such as pickleball, in absence of a court. The paddleball training apparatus comprises a rectangular box having a front end and a rear end. A top playing surface includes holes for receiving balls hit by players while an undersurface allows the balls to roll inside the box toward a ball trough adjacent to the rear end. A net indicator on the top playing surface between a first hole and a second hole represents a net over which players must hit balls to score game points. The first hole adjacent to the front end represents a ball that falls short of passing over the net. The second hole is just beyond the net indicator and represents an ideal shot just over the net. Third and fourth holes are farther from the net indicator and represent diminishing scores.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.