A sports device

Abstract

A sports device comprising: an electronic display; a connector connectable to a rebound device, the rebound device comprising a rebound surface; a detector configured to detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device and / or detect motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device; and a controller configured to: receive a detection signal from the detector; and cause the display to display moving information.

Description

[0001] A sports device

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a sports device such as a sports training device (e.g., for football / soccer, and / or baseball). Some embodiments relate to a sports device comprising a controller configured to cause a display to display moving information. Some embodiments relate to a sports device comprising a controller configured to cause a display to display information based on a received detection signal in real time. Some embodiments relate to an adapter for connecting a sports device to a surface of a rebound device.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005]

[0002] Sports devices are used by one or more users to improve their ability at sport.

[0006]

[0003] A rebound device may be used by a user attempting to improve their ability at football. A user may kick a ball (e.g., a football) at a rebound surface of the rebound device. The ball may then rebound from the rebound surface (e.g., back to the user). The user may repeat the process of kicking the ball and receiving the rebounded ball any suitable number of times as part of a training drill / exercise. The rebound device may be used by a user attempting to improve their ability at basketball. The rebound device may be a basketball backboard. The rebound device may be used by a user attempting to improve their ability at baseball. The rebound device may comprise a rebound(er) net.

[0007]

[0004] Monitoring a user’s performance of a training exercise may be difficult. Providing information to a user regarding the training exercise may be difficult.

[0008]

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to address one or more of the above referenced problems.

[0009] SUMMARY

[0010]

[0006] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sports device comprising: an electronic display; a connector connectable to a rebound device, the rebound device comprising a rebound surface; a detector configured to detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device and / or detect motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device; and a controller configured to: receive a detection signal from the detector; and cause the display to display moving information.

[0011]

[0007] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sports device comprising: an electronic display; a connector connectable to a rebound device, the rebound device comprising a rebound surface; a detector configured to detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device; and a controller configured to: receive a detection signal from the detector; and cause the display to display moving information.

[0012]

[0008] The electronic display may be configured to display information to a user when the sports device is connected to the rebound surface. The information may be information relating to an exercise to be (i.e., not yet) performed by a user. The information may relate a user’s progress in the exercise (e.g., during the exercise). The information may relate to feedback of a user’s performance of an exercise (e.g., during and / or after an exercise).

[0013]

[0009] The detector being configured to detect a force applied (such as an impact, for example, from a ball or a hand of a user striking / impacting the rebound surface) to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device enables the controller to (accurately) determine information about an exercise (e.g., progress and / or performance).

[0014]

[0010] The detector being configured to detect motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device (e.g., a user and / or sports equipment moving relative to the sports device) may enable the controller to (accurately) determine information about an exercise (e.g., progress and / or performance).

[0015]

[0011] The controller being configured to cause the display to display moving information (e.g., in a rolling, traversing, and / or scrolling manner, rather than merely static information) enables the sports device to display more information to a user and / or to display the information in a visually interesting manner. The controller being configured to cause the display to display moving information may provide a simpler and more convenient means of performing a sports exercise because no additional external electronic device (e.g., a mobile phone) is required.

[0016]

[0012] The moving information may comprise scrolling information, which may be scrolling horizontally / sideways (e.g., from the right hand side of the display to the left hand side of the display), or may be scrolling vertically.

[0017]

[0013] The controller may be configured to cause the display to display the moving information based on the received detection signal.

[0018]

[0014] The controller may be configured to cause the display to display static information based on the received detection signal.

[0019]

[0015] The controller being configured to cause the display to display static information and moving information may provide flexibility in the manner information may be displayed to a user.

[0020]

[0016] The controller may be configured to cause the display to display the static information in real time.

[0021]

[0017] The controller being configured to cause the display to display the static information in real time may enable the sports device to provide immediate information (e.g., feedback) to a user.

[0018] The detection signal may be indicative of the detector detecting a force applied to the rebound surface. The detection signal may be indicative of the detector detecting motion of one or more objections relative to the sports device.

[0022]

[0019] The detector may comprise one or more of a vibration detector, accelerometer, infrared detector, or microwave detector. The vibration detector may comprise a vibration switch. The infrared detector may comprise a proximity infrared detector.

[0023]

[0020] The detector comprising a vibration detector may enable the sports device to accurately determine when a force has been applied to the rebound surface of the rebound device.

[0024]

[0021] The display may comprise a light emitting diode, LED, display.

[0025]

[0022] The display may comprise a diffuser arranged to cover an exterior surface of the display.

[0026]

[0023] The diffuser being arranged to cover an exterior surface of the display may improve the visibility of information displayed on the sports device to a user (e.g., by reducing glare). The diffuser being arranged in this manner may reduce the visibility of internal components of the sports device (when the display is not displaying information / switched off) thereby improving the user experience of the sports device. It should be understood that when the display is switched on, the display is visible to a user via the diffuser.

[0027]

[0024] The diffuser may be formed, at least in part, from a polycarbonate material.

[0028]

[0025] The diffuser being formed, at least in part, from a polycarbonate material may provide improved durability of the sports device.

[0029]

[0026] The connector may comprise a base comprising a base surface, the base surface arranged to correspond with a surface of the rebound device.

[0030]

[0027] The base surface being arranged to correspond with the surface of the rebound device may provide a more stable connection between the sports device and the rebound device.

[0031]

[0028] The base may comprise a lip comprising a lip surface, the lip surface arranged to abut the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device.

[0032]

[0029] The lip surface being arranged to abut the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device may provide a more stable connection between the sports device and the rebound device.

[0033]

[0030] The lip surface may be arranged to extend from the base surface in a direction parallel to a plane defined by the aspect ratio of the display.

[0034]

[0031] The lip surface being arranged to extend from the base surface in a direction parallel to a plane defined by the aspect ratio of the display may improve the connection between the sports device and the rebound device.

[0032] The base surface may be arranged at an angle non-orthogonal to the plane defined by the aspect ratio of the display.

[0035]

[0033] The base surface being arranged at an angle non-orthogonal to the plane defined by the aspect ratio of the display may improve the connection between the sports device and the rebound device.

[0036]

[0034] The connector may comprise a rear connection portion comprising an open channel defined by a rear wall of the connector.

[0037]

[0035] The rear connection portion may comprise a retaining portion defined by an upper wall of the connector.

[0038]

[0036] The rear connection portion comprise a retaining portion may enable the sports device to retain a connection member (e.g., a connection member between the connector and the rebound device).

[0039]

[0037] The retaining portion may be dome-shaped.

[0040]

[0038] The retaining portion being dome-shaped may enable the sports device to retain a correspondingly shaped portion of the connection member.

[0041]

[0039] The connector may comprise a front connection portion comprising one or more through holes defined in a front wall of the connector.

[0042]

[0040] The connector may comprise an adapter for connecting the sports device to a surface of the rebound device. The adapter may comprise a first connection portion connectable to the sports device, and a second connection portion connectable to the surface of the rebound device. The second connection portion may be at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices.

[0043]

[0041] The first connection portion being connectable to the sports device (e.g., the base of the sports device) may enable the adapter to be removable from the sports device.

[0044]

[0042] The second connection portion being connectable to the surface of the rebound device may enable the sports device to be connected to the rebound device (i.e., the surface of the rebound device). The surface of the rebound device may be different from the rebound surface of the rebound device.

[0045]

[0043] The second connection portion being at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices may enable the second connection portion to connectable to different surface of different rebound devices. For example, the surface of the rebound device may be curved and / or faceted. Additionally, or alternatively, the surface of the rebound device may comprise different sizes. For example, when the surface of the rebound device is defined by a cylindrical (e.g., tube-shaped) component of the rebound device, the different sizes may be defined by different diameters of the cylindrical component.

[0046]

[0044] The second connection portion may comprise a base portion arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device, and side portions extending from the base portion.

[0047]

[0045] The second connection portion comprising the base portion arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device, and side portions extending from the base portion may provide an improved connection with the surface of the rebound device (such as a curved surface of the rebound device),

[0048]

[0046] The base portion and the side portions may be integrally formed. The base portion and the side portions being integrally formed may provide improved strength and reliability of the second connection portion.

[0049]

[0047] The base portion may comprise a curved based portion arranged to engage with a curved surface of the rebound device. The base portion comprising the curved base portion arranged to engage with the curved surface of the rebound device may provide an improved connection with the curved surface of the rebound device.

[0050]

[0048] The side portions may be more flexible than the base portion. The side portions being more flexible than the base portion may enable the side portions to be more conformable with different surfaces of the rebound device thereby providing improved flexibility of connection to different rebound devices.

[0051]

[0049] The base portion may comprise ribs (e.g., interior ribs) arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device relative to the base portion. The ribs may be “interior” ribs in that the interior ribs extend inwardly from the second connection portion. In other words, the interior ribs extend towards the inside of the second connection portion.

[0052]

[0050] The base portion comprising the ribs arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device relative to the base portion may provide improved friction between the base portion and the surface of the rebound device thereby improving the connection between the sports device and the rebound device (e.g., by preventing and / or reducing twisting of the sports device of the surface of the rebound device).

[0053]

[0051] The longitudinal extent of the ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may correspond with a longitudinal extent of the base portion. In other words, the interior ribs may extend parallel to the longitudinal extent of the base portion. In some examples, the ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may extend along the whole length of the base portion. The ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may be regularly spaced from one another.

[0054]

[0052] The second connection portion may comprise ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion. The ribs may be “exterior” ribs in that the exterior ribs extend outwardly from the second connection portion. In other words, the exterior ribs extend towards the outside of the second connection portion.

[0055]

[0053] The second connection portion comprising the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion may improve the strength of the second connection portion (e.g., as opposed to a second connection portion that does not include ribs). The exterior ribs may also act as a guide for one or more connection members between the connector and the rebound device. In some examples, the exterior ribs may act as guides for one or more connections members such as cable ties.

[0056]

[0054] The side portions may comprise at least part of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs). Additionally, or alternatively, the base portion comprises at least part of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs). The side portions comprising at least part of the ribs may improve the strength of the side portions. The base portion comprising at least part of the ribs may improve the strength of the base portion.

[0057]

[0055] The ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) may be regularly spaced from one another.

[0058]

[0056] The longitudinal extent of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) may be orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the base portion.

[0059]

[0057] The first connection portion may comprise one or more protrusions and / or recesses arranged to engage the sports device (e.g., with corresponding protrusions and / or recesses of the sports device) to connect the adapterto the sports device. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses may be arranged to engage with the sports device to provide a friction fit. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses being arranged to engage the sports device may enable the adapter to be easily (e.g., quickly) connectable to the sports device (i.e., to one or more other components of the sports device).

[0060]

[0058] The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a recess arranged to receive the lip of the base of the sports device. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprising the recess arranged to receive the lip of the base of the sports device may provide an improved connection between the adapter and the sports device (i.e., one or more other components of the sports device).

[0061]

[0059] The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a plurality of protrusions arranged to sandwich the lip of the base of the sports device between the plurality of protrusions. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprising a plurality of protrusions arranged to sandwich the lip of the base of the sports device between the plurality of protrusions may provide an improved connection between the adapter and the sports device (i.e., one or more other components of the sports device).

[0062]

[0060] The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a plurality of protrusions arranged be received in one or more recesses in the base of the sports device.

[0061] The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprising a plurality of protrusions arranged be received in one or more recesses in the base of the sports device may provide an improved connection between the adapter and the sports device (e.g., the base of the sports device).

[0063]

[0062] The adapter may comprise an open channel arranged to receive at least part of a connection member (e.g., a connection member between the connector and the rebound device). The adapter comprising the open channel arranged to receive at least part of a connection member may enable the connection member to be retained and / or guided by the open channel.

[0064]

[0063] The open channel of the adapter may be arranged to align with the open channel of the base of the sports device. The open channel of the adapter being arranged to align with the open channel of the base of the sports device may enable the adapter and the base to provide improved retention and / guiding of the connection member.

[0065]

[0064] The second connection portion may be formed at least in part from a polymer material. The polymer material may comprise a polyurethane polymer. The polymer material may comprise a thermoplastic polymer. The polymer material may comprise thermoplastic polyurethane.

[0066]

[0065] The thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 60 to 100. The thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 60 to 95. The thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 80. The shore hardness values (e.g., 60 to 100, 60 to 95, and / or 80) may comprise the shore hardness measured using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale).

[0067]

[0066] In some examples in which the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 95 using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale), the thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise one or more (e.g., all) of the following parameters:

[0068] - density - 1 ,20g / cm3

[0069] - tensile strength - 45 MPa

[0070] - elongation - 500%

[0071] - tear strength - 140N / mm.

[0072]

[0067] The sports device may comprise a speaker arranged in a recess of the connector.

[0073]

[0068] The sports device comprising a speaker arranged in the recess of the connector may protect the speaker from environmental factors (e.g., weather such as rain) and / or from impacts.

[0074]

[0069] The controller may be configured to cause the speaker to transmit information to a user based on the received detection signal.

[0075]

[0070] The display housing may comprise a ribbed portion.

[0071] The display housing comprising the ribbed portion may provide improved grip to a user handling the sports device.

[0076]

[0072] The sports device may comprise a transceiver configured to transmit data to and receive data from a further sports device.

[0077]

[0073] The controller may be configured to cause the transceiver to transmit pairing information to the further sports device; and control, in response to receiving pairing information from the further sports device, a display of the further sports device.

[0078]

[0074] The controller being configured to control a further sports device may enables a plurality of sports devices to be used simultaneously whilst being controlled by user input to a single sports device.

[0079]

[0075] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sports device comprising: an electronic display; a connector connectable to a rebound device, the rebound device comprising a rebound surface; a detector configured to detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device and / or detect motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device; and a controller configured to: receive a detection signal from the detector; and cause the display to display information based on the received detection signal in real time.

[0080]

[0076] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sports device comprising: an electronic display; a connector connectable to a rebound device, the rebound device comprising a rebound surface; a detector configured to detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device; and a controller configured to: receive a detection signal from the detector; and cause the display to display information based on the received detection signal in real time.

[0081]

[0077] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system comprising the sports device according to any preceding paragraph (e.g., paragraph

[0006] ,

[0007] ,

[0047] ,

[0048] etc.); and a rebound device comprising a rebound surface.

[0082]

[0078] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system comprising the sports device according to any preceding paragraph (e.g., paragraph

[0006] ,

[0007] ,

[0047] ,

[0048] etc.); and a rebound device comprising a rebound surface; and one or more markers (e.g., cones for use in a training exercise).

[0083]

[0079] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of using a sports device according to any preceding paragraph.

[0084]

[0080] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: connecting a sports device according to any preceding paragraph to a rebound device; detecting, by the detector of the sports device, a force applied to the rebound surface and / or motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device; receiving, by the controller of the sports device, a detection signal from the detector; and causing, by the controller, a display of the sports device to display moving information.

[0085]

[0081] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: connecting a sports device according to any preceding paragraph to a rebound device; detecting, by the detector of the sports device, a force applied to the rebound surface; receiving, by the controller of the sports device, a detection signal from the detector; and causing, by the controller, a display of the sports device to display moving information.

[0086]

[0082] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: connecting a sports device according to any preceding paragraph to a rebound device; detecting, by the detector of the sports device, a force applied to the rebound surface and / or motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device; receiving, by the controller of the sports device, a detection signal from the detector; and causing, by the controller, a display of the sports device to display information based on the received detection signal in real time.

[0087]

[0083] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method comprising: connecting a sports device according to any preceding paragraph to a rebound device; detecting, by the detector of the sports device, a force applied to the rebound surface; receiving, by the controller of the sports device, a detection signal from the detector; and causing, by the controller, a display of the sports device to display information based on the received detection signal in real time.

[0088]

[0084] Some, not necessarily all, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an adapter for connecting a sports device to a surface of a rebound device, the adapter comprising: a first connection portion connectable to a sports device; and a second connection portion connectable to a surface of a rebound device, wherein the second connection portion is at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices.

[0089]

[0085] The first connection portion being connectable to the sports device may enable the adapter to be connectable (e.g., removably connectable) to the sports device.

[0090]

[0086] The second connection portion being connectable to the surface of the rebound device may enable the sports device to be connected to the rebound device (i.e., the surface of the rebound device). The surface of the rebound device may be different from the rebound surface of the rebound device.

[0091]

[0087] The second connection portion being at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices may enable the second connection portion to connectable to different surface of different rebound devices. For example, the surface of the rebound device may be curved and / or faceted. Additionally, or alternatively, the surface of the rebound device may comprise different sizes. For example, when the surface of the rebound device is defined by a cylindrical (e.g., tube-shaped) component of the rebound device, the different sizes may be defined by different diameters of the cylindrical component.

[0092]

[0088] The second connection portion may comprise a base portion arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device, and side portions extending from the base portion.

[0093]

[0089] The second connection portion comprising the base portion arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device, and side portions extending from the base portion may provide an improved connection with the surface of the rebound device (such as a curved surface of the rebound device),

[0094]

[0090] The base portion and the side portions may be integrally formed. The base portion and the side portions being integrally formed may provide improved strength and reliability of the second connection portion.

[0095]

[0091] The base portion may comprise a curved based portion arranged to engage with a curved surface of the rebound device. The base portion comprising the curved base portion arranged to engage with the curved surface of the rebound device may provide an improved connection with the curved surface of the rebound device.

[0096]

[0092] The side portions may be more flexible than the base portion. The side portions being more flexible than the base portion may enable the side portions to be more conformable with different surfaces of the rebound device thereby providing improved flexibility of connection to different rebound devices.

[0097]

[0093] The base portion may comprise ribs (e.g., interior ribs) arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device relative to the base portion. The interior ribs may be “interior” in that the interior ribs extend inwardly from the second connection portion. In other words, the interior ribs extend towards the inside of the second connection portion.

[0098]

[0094] The base portion comprising the ribs arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device relative to the base portion may provide improved friction between the base portion and the surface of the rebound device thereby improving the connection between the sports device and the rebound device (e.g., by preventing and / or reducing twisting of the sports device of the surface of the rebound device).

[0099]

[0095] The longitudinal extent of the ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may correspond with a longitudinal extent of the base portion. In other words, the interior ribs may extend parallel to the longitudinal extent of the base portion. In some examples, the ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may extend along the whole length of the base portion. The ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may be regularly spaced from one another.

[0100]

[0096] The second connection portion may comprise ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion. The ribs may be “exterior” ribs in that the exterior ribs extend outwardly from the second connection portion. In other words, the exterior ribs extend towards the outside of the second connection portion.

[0101]

[0097] The second connection portion comprising the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion may improve the strength of the second connection portion (e.g., as opposed to a second connection portion that does not include ribs). The exterior ribs may also act as a guide for one or more connection members between the connector and the rebound device. In some examples, the exterior ribs may act as guides for one or more connections members such as cable ties.

[0102]

[0098] The side portions may comprise at least part of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs). Additionally, or alternatively, the base portion comprises at least part of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs). The side portions comprising at least part of the ribs may improve the strength of the side portions. The base portion comprising at least part of the ribs may improve the strength of the base portion.

[0103]

[0099] The ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) may be regularly spaced from one another.

[0104]

[0100] The longitudinal extent of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) may be orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the base portion.

[0105]

[0101] The first connection portion may comprise one or more protrusions and / or recesses arranged to engage the sports device (e.g., with corresponding protrusions and / or recesses of the sports device) to connect the adapterto the sports device. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses may be arranged to engage with the sports device to provide a friction fit. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses being arranged to engage the sports device may enable the adapter to be easily (e.g., quickly) connectable to the sports device (i.e., to one or more other components of the sports device).

[0106]

[0102] The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a recess arranged to receive the lip of the base of the sports device. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprising the recess arranged to receive the lip of the base of the sports device may provide an improved connection between the adapter and the sports device (i.e., one or more other components of the sports device).

[0107]

[0103] The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a plurality of protrusions arranged to sandwich the lip of the base of the sports device between the plurality of protrusions. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprising a plurality of protrusions arranged to sandwich the lip of the base of the sports device between the plurality of protrusions may provide an improved connection between the adapter and the sports device (i.e., one or more other components of the sports device).

[0108]

[0104] The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a plurality of protrusions arranged be received in one or more recesses in the base of the sports device.

[0105] The one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprising a plurality of protrusions arranged be received in one or more recesses in the base of the sports device may provide an improved connection between the adapter and the sports device (e.g., the base of the sports device).

[0109]

[0106] The adapter may comprise an open channel arranged to receive at least part of a connection member (e.g., a connection member between a connector of the sports device and the rebound device). The adapter comprising the open channel arranged to receive at least part of a connection member may enable the connection member to be retained and / or guided by the open channel.

[0110]

[0107] The open channel of the adapter may be arranged to align with an open channel of the base of the sports device. The open channel of the adapter being arranged to align with the open channel of the base of the sports device may enable the adapter and the base to provide improved retention and / guiding of the connection member.

[0111]

[0108] The second connection portion may be formed at least in part from a polymer material. The polymer material may comprise a polyurethane polymer. The polymer material may comprise a thermoplastic polymer. The polymer material may comprise thermoplastic polyurethane.

[0112]

[0109] The thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 60 to 100. The thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 60 to 95. The thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 80. The shore hardness values (e.g., 60 to 100, 60 to 95, and / or 80) may comprise the shore hardness measured using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale).

[0113]

[0110] In some examples in which the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 95 using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale), the thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise one or more (e.g., all) of the following parameters:

[0114] - density - 1 ,20g / cm3

[0115] - tensile strength - 45 MPa

[0116] - elongation - 500%

[0117] - tear strength - 140N / mm.

[0118]

[0111] The above features may be combined together in various combinations.

[0119] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0120]

[0112] Some examples will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0121] FIG.1 illustrates a schematic of an example sports device; FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic of some functional components of an example sports device;

[0122] FIGs 3A to 3H illustrate a front perspective, front, side, rear, plan, underside, rear perspective, and exploded front perspective views of an example sports device;

[0123] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using an example sports device;

[0124] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using an example sports device;

[0125] FIG. 6 shows an example test of the sports device;

[0126] FIG. 7 shows an example drill of the sports device;

[0127] FIG.8 illustrates a schematic of an example adapter;

[0128] FIGs 9A to 9G illustrate a front perspective, front, plan, side, rear, underside, and rear perspective views of an example adapter; and

[0129] FIGs 10A to 10D illustrate an exploded perspective, front exploded, perspective, and front views of an example sports device, adapter, and rebound device.

[0130] It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale.

[0131] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0132]

[0113] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic of a sports device 100. The sports device 100 may be a sports training device (e.g., a football training device). The sports device 100 comprises an electronic display 110, a connector 120, a detector 130, and a controller 140.

[0133]

[0114] The display 110 may comprise any suitable type of electronic display. The display 110 may comprise an LED display (such as an organic LED (OLED) display) or a liquid-crystal display (LCD).

[0134]

[0115] In examples in which the display 110 is an LED display 110, the LED display 110 may comprise a printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of LEDs (e.g., LED pixels). The LEDs may be arranged on the PCB in a regular array. The regular array may comprise a plurality of columns and rows of LEDs. The array may comprise seven rows of LEDs and twelve columns of LEDs.

[0135]

[0116] The display 110 may be configured to display information (e.g., static information and / or moving information). Static information may comprise information that does not move. The display 110 may be configured to display text information (e.g., alphabetical and / or numerical information). The display 110 may be configured to display information in any suitable colour (e.g., red, green, blue, yellow, purple, etc.). The display 110 may be configured to display text information in any suitable colour.

[0136]

[0117] The display 110 may comprise a diffuser arranged to cover an exterior surface of the display 110. The exterior surface of the display 110 may be the surface of the display 110 nearest to a user (e.g., viewer) of the display 110. The diffuser may be arranged to at least partially cover the exterior surface (e.g., 25% or more of the exterior surface, and / or 50% or more of the exterior surface). In some examples, the diffuser may be arranged to completely cover the exterior surface.

[0137]

[0118] The diffuser may be formed, at least in part, from a polymer material. The diffuser may be formed, at least in part, from a polycarbonate material.

[0138]

[0119] The connector 120 is connectable to a rebound device (not shown). The rebound device (e.g., a rebound pad or board) comprises a rebound surface. The connector 120 may be a stand (e.g., of the sports device 100). The connector 120 may be configured to distance the display 110 from the rebound device. In other words, the connector 120 may act as a pedestal. In some examples, the connector 120 may be connectable to a rim and / or backboard of a basketball rebound device. It should be understood that the connector 120 may be connectable to any suitable rebound device (e.g., rebound devices other than those for football or basketball).

[0139]

[0120] The connector 120 may comprise a base. The base may comprise a base surface, the base surface arranged to correspond with a surface (e.g., a surface other than the rebound surface and / or the rebound surface) of the rebound device. The base surface may be arranged at an angle non-orthogonal (e.g., 80 degrees) to the plane defined by the aspect ratio (i.e., the width and height) of the display 110.

[0140]

[0121] The base may comprise a lip. The lip may comprise a lip surface, the lip surface arranged to abut the rebound surface when the connector 120 is connected to the rebound device. The lip surface may be arranged to extend from the base surface in a direction parallel to a plane defined by the aspect ratio of the display 1 10.

[0141]

[0122] The connector 120 may comprise a rear connection portion comprising an open channel defined by a rear wall of the connector 120. The rear connection portion may comprise a retaining portion defined by an upper wall of the connector 120. The retaining portion may be shaped to correspond with at least part of a connection member. The retaining portion may be domeshaped.

[0142]

[0123] The connector 120 may comprise a front connection portion comprising one or more through holes defined in a front wall of the connector 120. The one or more through holes may be arranged to receive at least part of the connection member (e.g., a part of the connection member different than received by the retaining portion).

[0143]

[0124] The connection member may comprise a toggle connected to an elastic member (e.g., a bungee connector). The toggle may be curved (e.g., dome-shaped). The retaining portion may be arranged to receive (e.g., retain) the toggle and the one or more through holes may be arranged to receive the elastic member.

[0144]

[0125] In use, a user may connect the rebound device to the connector 120 of the sports device 100 via the connection member. For example, a user may connect the connection member to the rebound device (e.g., via the elastic member of the connection member). The user may then connect the connection member to the connector 120. For example, the user may connect the elastic member to the connector 120 via the one or more through holes. The user may connect the toggle of the connection member to the retaining portion.

[0145]

[0126] The connector 120 may comprise an adapter for connecting the sports device 100 to a surface of the rebound device. The adapter may comprise a first connection portion connectable to the sports device 100, and a second connection portion connectable to the surface of the rebound device. The second connection portion may be at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices.

[0146]

[0127] The connector 120 comprising the adapter may comprise the adapter being formed of at least part of the connector 120 (e.g.., the adapter may be a (removable) part of the connector 120 rather than a separate component to the connector 120).

[0147]

[0128] In some examples, the surface of the rebound device may be different from the rebound surface of the rebound device. In some examples, the surface of the rebound device may be curved and / or faceted. Additionally, or alternatively, the surface of the rebound device may comprise different sizes. For example, when the surface of the rebound device is defined by a cylindrical (e.g., tube-shaped) component of the rebound device, the different sizes may be defined by different diameters of the cylindrical component.

[0148]

[0129] The second connection portion of the adapter may comprise a base portion arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device, and side portions extending from the base portion. In some examples, the base portion and the side portions may be integrally formed.

[0149]

[0130] The base portion may comprise a curved based portion arranged to engage with a curved surface of the rebound device.

[0150]

[0131] In some examples, the side portions may be more flexible than the base portion.

[0151]

[0132] The base portion may comprise ribs (e.g., interior ribs) arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device relative to the base portion. In some examples, the ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may be regularly spaced from one another. Additionally, or alternatively, the longitudinal extent of the ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may correspond with a longitudinal extent of the base portion.

[0152]

[0133] The second connection portion may comprise ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion. In some examples, the side portions may comprise at least part of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs). Additionally, or alternatively, the base portion may comprise at least part of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs).

[0153]

[0134] The ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) may be regularly spaced from one another. Additionally, or alternatively, the longitudinal extent of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) may be orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the base portion.

[0135] In some examples, the first connection portion may comprise one or more protrusions and / or recesses arranged to engage the sports device 100 (e.g., with corresponding protrusions and / or recesses of the sports device 100) to connect the adapter to the sports device 100. For example, the one or more protrusions and / or recesses may be arranged to engage with the sports device to provide a friction fit.

[0154]

[0136] In some examples, the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a recess arranged to receive the lip of the base of the sports device 100. Additionally, or alternatively, the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a plurality of protrusions arranged to sandwich the lip of the base of the sports device 100 between the plurality of protrusions.

[0155]

[0137] In some examples, the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion may comprise a plurality of protrusions arranged be received in one or more recesses in the base of the sports device 100.

[0156]

[0138] In some examples, the adapter may comprise an open channel arranged to receive at least part of a connection member (e.g., the connection member between the connector 120 and the rebound device). For example, the open channel of the adapter may be arranged to align with the open channel of the base of the sports device 100.

[0157]

[0139] In some examples, the second connection portion may be formed at least in part from a polymer material. The polymer material may comprise a polyurethane polymer. The polymer material may comprise a thermoplastic polymer. The polymer material may comprise thermoplastic polyurethane.

[0158]

[0140] The thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 60 to 100 (e.g., using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale)). For example, the thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 60 to 95. For example, the thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 80.

[0159]

[0141] In some examples in which the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 95 using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale), the thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise one or more (e.g., all) of the following parameters:

[0160] - density - 1 ,20g / cm3

[0161] - tensile strength - 45 MPa

[0162] - elongation - 500%

[0163] - tear strength - 140N / mm.

[0164]

[0142] The detector 130 is configured to detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device and / or detect motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device 100. The detector 130 may comprise a vibration detector (e.g., a vibration switch and / or an accelerometer) and / or a motion detector (e.g., a (proximity) infrared detector and / or a microwave detector). The one or more objects may comprise a user of the sports device 100, and / or sports equipment used by the user (e.g., a ball). The detector 130 may comprise a plurality of detectors.

[0165]

[0143] The motion detector (e.g., the infrared detector) may be configured to detect infrared radiation emitted by a user and or sports equipment (e.g., within a pre-determined distance of the motion detector).

[0166]

[0144] The detector 130 may be configured to transmit a detection signal (e.g., to the controller 140). The detection signal may be indicative of the detector 130 detecting a force applied to the rebound surface. The detection signal may be indicative of the detector 130 detecting motion of one or more objections relative to the sports device 100 (e.g., the infrared detector detecting infrared radiation).

[0167]

[0145] The controller 140 is configured to receive a detection signal from the detector. The controller 140 is configured cause the display 110 to display moving information (e.g., scrolling information). Moving information may comprise information that may move on (e.g., across) the display 110. For example, information may move (e.g., scroll) across a display (e.g., from the right of the display to the left of the display).

[0168]

[0146] The controller 140 may be configured to cause the display 110 to display the moving information based on (e.g., in response to) the received detection signal. The controller 140 may be configured to cause the display 110 to display static information based on (e.g., in response to) the received detection signal. The controller 140 may be configured to cause the display 110 to display the moving information and / or static information in real time. Real time may comprise the actual time at which the force is applied to the rebound device (e.g., during a training exercise rather than after a training exercise). Real time may comprise displaying the information in less than three seconds (e.g., one second) from an event occurring (e.g., a force being applied to the rebound device).

[0169]

[0147] The sports device 100 may comprise a display housing (e.g., in addition to the diffuser). The display housing and the diffuser may house the display 110 (as well as one or more other components of the sports device 100). The display housing may be adhered to the diffuser (e.g., to provide a watertight seal between the diffuser and the display housing). The display housing may comprise a ribbed portion. The display housing may be formed at least in part from a polymer material. The display housing may be formed at least in part from polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). The display housing may be formed from a 1 :1 mixture of polycarbonate and ABS. The display housing may be moulded.

[0170]

[0148] In some examples, the sports device 100 comprises the electronic display 110; the connector 120 connectable to a rebound device, the rebound device comprising a rebound surface; the detector 130 configured to detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device and / or detect motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device 100; and the controller 140 configured to: receive a detection signal from the detector 130; and cause the display 110 to display information based on the received detection signal in real time.

[0171]

[0149] The sports device 100 may be a handheld device (i.e., a device that can be used without tooling for lifting the device). The sports device 100 may comprise a length, a width, and a depth. The length may be 111 mm. The width may be 130mm. The depth may be 66mm.

[0172]

[0150] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic of some functional components of an example sports device 100 (e.g., the sports device 100 shown in FIG. 1). In addition to the display 1 10, connector 120, detector 130, and controller 140, the sports device 100 may comprise a power supply 210, a speaker 220, and a transceiver 230. In some examples, the sports device 100 may comprise the display 110, connector 120, detector 130, controller 140, and power supply 210. In some examples, the sports device 100 may comprise the display 110, connector 120, detector 130, controller 140, power supply 210, and speaker 220. In some examples, the sports device 100 may comprise the display 110, connector 120, detector 130, controller 140, power supply 210, and transceiver 230. In some examples, the sports device 100 may comprise all the components illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0173]

[0151] The illustrated components 110, 130, 210, 220, 230 are operationally coupled. Any number of intervening components can exist between them (including no intervening components).

[0174]

[0152] The controller 140 (i.e., control circuitry) may comprise a processor 142 and memory 144. The processor 142 may be configured to read from and write to the memory 144. The processor 142 may also comprise an output interface via which data and / or commands are output by the processor 142 and an input interface via which data and / or commands are input to the processor 142.

[0175]

[0153] The memory 144 may be a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The memory 144 may store a computer program comprising computer program instructions (computer program code) that controls the operation of the sports device 100 when loaded into the processor 142. The computer program instructions, of the computer program, may provide the logic and routines that enables the sports device 100 to perform the methods illustrated in FIGs 4 and 5, the test illustrated in FIG. 6, and the drill illustrated in FIG. 7. The computer program instructions, of the computer program, may provide the logic and routines that enables the sports device 100 to perform the drills / exercises for a user. The processor 142, by reading the memory 144, can load and execute the computer program.

[0176]

[0154] The memory 144 may store data. The data may include, for example, information to be displayed by the display 110.

[0155] Although the memory 144 is illustrated as a single component / circuitry it may be implemented as one or more separate components / circuitry some or all of which may be integrated / removable and / or may provide permanent / semi-permanent / dynamic / cached storage.

[0177]

[0156] Although the processor 142 is illustrated as a single component / circuitry it may be implemented as one or more separate components / circuitry some or all of which may be integrated / removable. The processor 142 may be a single core or multi-core processor.

[0178]

[0157] As shown by the arrow from the processor 142 to the display 110 in FIG. 2, the controller 140 may be configured to transmit data to the display 110. The controller 140 may be configured to cause the display 110 to display information (e.g., static and / or moving information).

[0179]

[0158] As shown by the arrow from the detector 130 to the processor 142 in FIG. 2, the controller 140 may be configured to receive data from the detector 130 (e.g., one or more detection signals).

[0180]

[0159] The power supply 210 may be configured to supply power (e.g., electrical power) to one or more components of the sports device 100 (e.g., the components shown in FIG. 2). As shown by the arrow from the power supply 210 to the processor 142 in FIG. 2, the controller 140 may be configured to transmit and / or receive data from the power supply 210.

[0181]

[0160] The power supply 210 may comprise one or more battery cells. The one or more of the cells may be configured to convert (e.g., directly convert) chemical energy to electrical energy. The power supply 210 may comprise a lithium ion battery. The power supply 210 may be configured to supply 750mAh.

[0182]

[0161] The power supply 210 may comprise a rechargeable power supply 210. The rechargeable power supply 210 may be recharged via a port (e.g., a USB-C port) of the sports device 100. The port may be located at the peripheral (i.e., at a peripheral edge) of the sports device 100. The port may be located / arranged in a recess of the connector 120. The sports device 100 may comprise a cover arranged to removably cover the port (e.g., to prevent water from entering the port). The cover may be a silicon cover.

[0183]

[0162] The speaker / loudspeaker 220 may be arranged in a recess of the connector 120. The speaker 220 and the power supply 210 may be arranged in the same recess of the connector 120.

[0184]

[0163] As shown by the arrow from the processor 142 to the speaker 220 in FIG. 2, the controller 140 may be configured to transmit data to the speaker 220 (e.g., one or more speaker signals). The controller 140 may be configured to cause the speaker 220 to transmit information to a user based on the received detection signal. The controller 140 may be configured to cause the speaker 220 to transmit timing information (e.g., of an exercise) to a user. The controller 140 may be configured to cause the speaker 220 to transmit discontinuous sound (e.g., beeps) as timing information. For example, the time between each sound (beep) may decrease as the remaining time in an exercise decreases.

[0164] The speaker 220 may be at least partly covered by a speaker grill. The speaker grill may assist to transmit sound and to protect the speaker 220. In some examples, the speaker 220 may be at least partially encapsulated in an adhesive to assist preventing water from damaged the sports device 100.

[0185]

[0165] The transceiver 230 may comprise one or more antennae. The transceiver 230 may have a range of 6 metres. The transceiver 230 may be a Bluetooth transceiver. As shown by the arrow from the transceiver 210 to the processor 142 in FIG. 2, the controller 140 may be configured to transmit and / or receive data from the transceiver 230.

[0186]

[0166] In some examples, the transceiver 230 may be configured to transmit data to and receive data from a further sports device (not shown). The further sports device may be a sports device similar and / or the same as the sports device 100 as described herein.

[0187]

[0167] The sports device 100 may be arranged to pair with one or more further sports devices. The controller 140 may be configured to cause the transceiver 230 to transmit pairing information (e.g., to the further sports device(s)). The controller 140 may be configured to control, in response to receiving pairing information from the further sports device, a display of the further sports device.

[0188]

[0168] The sports device 100 may comprise a user input device configured to enable a user to control the sports device 100. The user input device may comprise one or more buttons. The user input device may comprise two buttons. Each button may be formed of silicon. Each button may be overmoulded (e.g., into the display housing). Overmoulding the buttons into the display housing provide an improved seal (e.g., a waterproof seal) between the buttons and the display housing. A first button may be a mode button. A second button may be a time button.

[0189]

[0169] The time button may be configured to enable a user to change the duration of a mode (e.g., an exercise) stored in the memory 144 of the sports device 100. The time button may be configured to change the duration of the mode to be one or more of 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds, 120 seconds, or 180 seconds (e.g., by a user pressing the time button a predetermined number of times to cycle between the durations). Additionally, or alternatively, the time button may be configured to mute and / or unmute the speaker 220.

[0190]

[0170] The mode button may be configured to turn the sports device 100 on and off. The mode button may be configured to cause the sports device to pair with one or more further sports devices. The mode button may be configured to enable a user to select a mode (e.g., one or more tests, drills / exercises, and a countdown clock / timer) from a plurality of modes (e.g., stored in the memory 144). Upon selection, the sports device 100 may be arranged to initiate a mode upon detection of a force on the rebound surface. In some exercises, the sports device 100 may be arranged not to initiate an action upon detecting a force on the rebound device.

[0171] In some examples, a system may comprise the sports device 100 and the rebound device. In some examples, the system may comprise the sports device 100 and one or more markers (e.g., cones for use in an exercise). In some examples, the system may comprise the sports device 100, the rebound device, and the one or more markers.

[0191]

[0172] FIGs 3A to 3H illustrate a front perspective, front, side, rear, plan, underside, rear perspective, and exploded front perspective views of an example sports device 100 (e.g., the sports device 100 of FIG. 1 and / or FIG. 2).

[0192]

[0173] The sports device 100 shown in FIGs 3A to 3H comprises the display 110, the diffuser 310, and the display housing 320. As shown best in FIG. 3H, the display 110 is an LED display comprising a plurality of LEDs 112 (only one of which has been denoted by reference numeral 112 for clarity). The LEDs 112 are arranged in a regular array comprising a plurality of columns and rows of LEDs 112. The LED display 110 is configured to display information (e.g., moving and / or static information) in any suitable colour.

[0193]

[0174] The diffuser 310 is arranged to cover the exterior surface of the display 110. The diffuser 310 is arranged to completely cover the exterior surface of the display 110. The diffuser 310 is formed from a polycarbonate material.

[0194]

[0175] As shown best in FIG. 3C, the diffuser 310 and the display housing 320 house the display 110. The diffuser 310 is adhered to the display housing 320. The display housing 320 comprises the ribbed portion 322.

[0195]

[0176] The display housing 320 comprises the time button 332 and the mode button 334. Each button 332, 334 is formed of silicon. Each button 332, 334 is overmoulded (e.g., into the display housing 320).

[0196]

[0177] The sports device 100 comprises the connector 120. The connector 120 comprises a stand. The connector 120 is connected to the display housing 320.

[0197]

[0178] The connector 120 comprises a front wall 122, a base 124, a rear wall 126, and an upper wall 128.

[0198]

[0179] The base 124 comprises a base surface 124a arranged to correspond with the surface of the rebound device. The base surface 124a is arranged at an angle non-orthogonal (e.g., 80 degrees) to the plane defined by the aspect ratio (i.e., the width and height) of the display 1 10.

[0199]

[0180] As shown best in FIG. 3C, the base 124 comprises a lip 125. The lip 125 comprises the lip surface 125a. The lip surface 125a is arranged to abut the rebound surface when the connector 120 is connected to the rebound device. The lip surface 125a is arranged to extend from the base surface 124a in a direction parallel to a plane defined by the aspect ratio of the display 1 10.

[0200]

[0181] As shown best in FIG. 3G, the connector 120 comprises the rear connection portion. The rear connection portion comprises the open channel 126A defined by the rear wall of the connector 120. The rear connection portion comprises the retaining portion 128A defined by the upper wall of the connector 120. The retaining portion 128A is shaped to correspond with at least part of the connection member. The retaining portion 128A is dome-shaped.

[0201]

[0182] As shown best in FIGs 3A and 3B, the connector 120 comprises the front connection portion comprising one or more through holes 122A, 122B defined in the front wall 122. The through holes 122A, 122B are arranged to receive at least part of the connection member.

[0202]

[0183] The sports device 100 shown in FIGs 3A to 3H comprises the detector 130, controller 140, power supply 210, speaker 220, and transceiver 230 as described in relation to FIG. 1 and / or FIG. 2 above.

[0203]

[0184] FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic of an adapter 800 for connecting a sports device 100 to a surface of a rebound device 1000.

[0204]

[0185] The adapter 800 comprises a first connection portion 810 connectable to a sports device 100 (e.g., the sports device 100 described in relation to FIGs 1 , 2, and / or 3A to 3H above). The adapter 800 comprises a second connection portion 820 connectable to a surface of a rebound device 1000. The second connection portion 820 is at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion 820 is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices 1000.

[0205]

[0186] The adapter 800 may form part of the connector 120 of the sports device 100. The adapter 800 may be removably connectable to the sports device 100.

[0206]

[0187] In some examples, the surface of the rebound device 1000 may be curved and / or faceted. Additionally, or alternatively, the surface of the rebound device 1000 may comprise different sizes. For example, when the surface of the rebound device 1000 is defined by a cylindrical (e.g., tubeshaped) component of the rebound device 1000, the different sizes may be defined by different diameters of the cylindrical component.

[0207]

[0188] In some examples, the second connection portion 820 comprises a base portion arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device 1000, and side portions extending from the base portion. The base portion and the side portions may be integrally formed.

[0208]

[0189] In some examples, the base portion may comprise a curved based portion arranged to engage with a curved surface of the rebound device 1000. In some examples, the side portions may be more flexible than the base portion.

[0209]

[0190] The base portion may comprise ribs (e.g., interior ribs) arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device 1000 relative to the base portion. In some examples, the longitudinal extent of the ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may correspond with a longitudinal extent of the base portion. In some examples, the ribs (e.g., interior ribs) may be regularly spaced from one another.

[0191] Additionally, or alternatively, the second connection portion may comprise ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion.

[0210]

[0192] In some examples, the side portions may comprise at least part of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs). Additionally, or alternatively, the base portion comprises at least part of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs).

[0211]

[0193] In some examples, the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) may be regularly spaced from one another. The longitudinal extent of the ribs (e.g., exterior ribs) may be orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the base portion.

[0212]

[0194] In some examples, the first connection portion 810 comprises one or more protrusions and / or recesses arranged to engage the sports device 100 (e.g., with corresponding protrusions and / or recesses of the sports device 100) to connect the adapter 800 to the sports device 100. The one or more protrusions and / or recesses may be arranged to engage with the sports device 100 to provide a friction fit.

[0213]

[0195] In some examples, the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion 810 comprise a recess arranged to receive the lip of the base of the sports device 100.

[0214]

[0196] Additionally, or alternatively, the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion 810 may comprise a plurality of protrusions arranged to sandwich the lip of the base of the sports device 100 between the plurality of protrusions.

[0215]

[0197] In some examples, the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion 810 may comprise a plurality of protrusions arranged be received in one or more recesses in the base of the sports device 100.

[0216]

[0198] In some examples, the adapter 800 comprises an open channel arranged to receive at least part of a connection member (e.g., a connection member between a connector of the sports device 100 and the rebound device 1000). For example, the open channel of the adapter 800 may be arranged to align with an open channel of the base of the sports device 100.

[0217]

[0199] In some examples, the second connection portion 820 is formed at least in part from a polymer material. The polymer material may comprise a polyurethane polymer. The polymer material may comprise a thermoplastic polymer. The polymer material may comprise thermoplastic polyurethane.

[0218]

[0200] The thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 60 to 100 (e.g., using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale)). For example, the thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 60 to 95. For example, the thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise a shore hardness of 80.

[0201] In some examples in which the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 95 using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale), the thermoplastic polyurethane may comprise one or more (e.g., all) of the following parameters:

[0219] - density - 1 ,20g / cm3

[0220] - tensile strength - 45 MPa

[0221] - elongation - 500%

[0222] - tear strength - 140N / mm.

[0223]

[0202] FIGs 9A to 9G illustrate a front perspective, front, plan, side, rear, underside, and rear perspective views of an example adapter 800 for connecting a sports device 100 to a surface of a rebound device 1000.

[0224]

[0203] As shown best in FIGs 9A to 9E, the adapter 800 comprises a first connection portion 810 connectable to a sports device 100 (e.g., the sports device 100 described in relation to FIGs 1 , 2, and / or 3A to 3H above).

[0225]

[0204] As shown best in FIGs 9D to 9F, the adapter 800 comprises a second connection portion 820 connectable to a surface of a rebound device 1000. The second connection portion 820 is at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion 820 is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices 1000.

[0226]

[0205] In some examples, the adapter 800 may form part of the connector 120 of the sports device 100. The adapter 800 shown in FIGs 9A to 9F is removably connectable to the sports device 100.

[0227]

[0206] As shown best in FIGs 9A and 9D, the second connection portion 820 comprises a base portion 830 arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device 1000, and side portions 840, 850 extending from the base portion 830. In this example, the base portion 830 and the side portions 840, 850 are integrally formed.

[0228]

[0207] As shown in FIG. 9D, the base portion 830 comprises a curved based portion 830 arranged to engage with a curved surface of the rebound device 1000. In some examples, the side portions 840, 850 are more flexible than the base portion 830.

[0229]

[0208] As shown in FIGs 9D, 9F, and 9G, the base portion 830 comprises interior ribs 890A, 890B, 890C, 890D. The interior ribs 890A, 890B, 890C, 890D are arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device 1000 relative to the base portion 830. As shown best in FIG. 9F, the longitudinal extent of the interior ribs 890A, 890B, 890C, 890D corresponds with a longitudinal extent of the base portion 830. The interior ribs 890A, 890B, 890C, 890D are regularly spaced from one another.

[0230]

[0209] As shown in FIGs 9A to 9E and 9G, the second connection portion 820 comprises exterior ribs 860A, 860B, 860C, 860D. The exterior ribs 860A, 860B, 860C, 860D are arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion 820.

[0210] As shown best in FIG. 9D, the side portions 840, 850 comprise at least part of the exterior ribs 860A, 860B, 860C, 860D. As shown in FIGs 9A and 9C, the base portion 830 comprises at least part of the exterior ribs 860A, 860B, 860C, 860D.

[0231]

[0211] As shown in FIGs 9A to 9E and 9G, the exterior ribs 860A, 860B, 860C, 860D are regularly spaced from one another. The longitudinal extent of the exterior ribs 860A, 860B, 860C, 860D is orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the base portion 830.

[0232]

[0212] As shown best in FIGs 9A to 9D, the first connection portion 810 comprises one or more protrusions 870A, 870B, 870C, 870D, 870E, 870F and / or recesses 872 arranged to engage the sports device 100 (e.g., with corresponding protrusions and / or recesses of the sports device 100) to connect the adapter 800 to the sports device 100. For example, the one or more protrusions 870A, 870B, 870C, 870D, 870E, 870F and / or recesses 872 may be arranged to engage with the sports device 100 to provide a friction fit.

[0233]

[0213] As shown best in FIGs 9A and 9B, the one or more protrusions 870A, 870B, 870C, 870D, 870E, 870F and / or recesses 872 of the first connection portion 810 comprise a recess 872 arranged to receive the lip 125 of the base 122 of the sports device 100.

[0234]

[0214] As shown best in FIGs 9A and 9B, the one or more protrusions 870A, 870B, 870C, 870D, 870E, 870F and / or recesses 872 of the first connection portion 810 comprise a plurality of protrusions 870E, 870F arranged to sandwich the lip 125 of the base 122 of the sports device 100 between the plurality of protrusions 870E, 870F.

[0235]

[0215] As shown best in FIGs 9A to 9D, the one or more protrusions 870A, 870B, 870C, 870D, 870E, 870F and / or recesses 872 of the first connection portion 810 comprise a plurality of protrusions 870A, 870B, 870C, 870D arranged to be received in one or more recesses in the base 122 of the sports device 100.

[0236]

[0216] As shown in FIGs 9A, 9C, and 9E to 9G, the adapter 800 comprises an open channel 880 arranged to receive at least part of a connection member (e.g., a connection member between a connector of the sports device 100 and the rebound device 1000). For example, the open channel 880 of the adapter 800 may be arranged to align with an open channel 126A of the base 122 of the sports device 100.

[0237]

[0217] The second connection portion 820 shown in FIGs 9A to 9G is formed at least in part from a polymer material. The polymer material comprises thermoplastic polyurethane. The thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 60 to 100 using the type A scale (e.g., the ASTM D2240 type A scale). The thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 60 to 95. The thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 80.

[0238]

[0218] FIGs 10A to 10D illustrate an exploded perspective, front exploded, perspective, and front views of an example sports device 100, adapter 800, and rebound device 1000.

[0219] FIGs 10A to 10D show the sports device 100 as shown in FIGs 3Ato 3H. The sports device 100 (i.e., the connector 120 of the sports device 100) comprises the adapter 800 as shown in FIGs 9A to 9G.

[0239]

[0220] The rebound device 1000 comprises a rebound surface 1020 and a surface 1010 (for connecting the sports device 1000 to the rebound device 1000). In this example, the rebound surface 1020 comprises a net. It should be understood that other suitable types of rebound surface may be used.

[0240]

[0221] As shown best in FIGs 10A and 10C, the surface 1010 for connecting the sports device 1000 to the rebound device 1000 comprises a curved surface 1010. In this example, the surface 1010 of the rebound device 1000 is different from the rebound surface 1020. The surface 1010 of the rebound device 1000 is defined by a cylindrical (e.g., tube-shaped) component of the rebound device 1000.

[0241]

[0222] FIGs 10A to 10D show a connecting member 1100 between the connector 120 of the sports device 100 and the rebound device 1000.

[0242]

[0223] FIGs 10A and 10B shows exploded views of the adapter 800 and (other components of) the sports device 100 before the sports device 100 is connected to the rebound device 1000. FIGs 10C and 10D shows assembled views of the adapter 800 and (other components of) the sports device 100 after the sports device 100 is connected to the rebound device 1000

[0243]

[0224] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method 400 of using an example sports device 100.

[0244]

[0225] At block 402, the method 400 comprises connecting the sports device 100 to the rebound device. At block 404, the method 400 comprises detecting, by the detector 130 of the sports device 100, a force applied to the rebound surface. In some examples, at block 404, the method 400 may comprise detecting, by the detector 130 of the sports device 100, a force applied to the rebound surface and / or detecting, by the detector 130 of the sports device 100, motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device 100.

[0245]

[0226] At block 406, the method 400 comprises receiving, by the controller 140 of the sports device 100, a detection signal from the detector 130. At block 408, the method comprises causing, by the controller 140, the display 110 of the sports device 100 to display moving information.

[0246]

[0227] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method 500 of using an example sports device 100.

[0247]

[0228] At block 502, the method 500 comprises connecting the sports device 100 to the rebound device. At block 504, the method 500 comprises detecting, by the detector 130 of the sports device 100, a force applied to the rebound surface. In some examples, at block 504, the method 500 may comprise detecting, by the detector 130 of the sports device 100, a force applied to the rebound surface and / or detecting, by the detector 130 of the sports device 100, motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device 100.

[0229] At block 506, the method 500 comprises receiving, by the controller 140 of the sports device 100, a detection signal from the detector 130. At block 508, the method comprises causing, by the controller 140, the display 110 of the sports device 100 to display information based on the received detection signal in real time.

[0248]

[0230] The following example describes an example use of the sports device 100 (e.g., by a user).

[0249]

[0231] The sports device 100 may initially be switched off (powered off). The sports device 100 may be switched on (powered on) by (a user) pressing the mode button 334. A user may then press the mode button 334 to cycle through modes of the sports device 100 to select a desired mode. The modes include one or more tests, one or more drills / exercises, and a countdown clock / timer (e.g., stored in the memory 144 of the controller 140).

[0250]

[0232] Upon determining that a user has selected a mode, the controller 140 may cause the display to display information about the mode (mode information). The mode information may be displayed as moving information or static information. The controller 140 may cause the display to display the mode information until the controller 140 determines that a user has initiated the mode (e.g., has begun the exercise). For example, the controller 140 may cause the display of the mode information until the detector 130 detects a force applied to the rebound surface and transmits a detection signal to the controller 140. Additionally, or alternatively, the controller 140 may cause the display to display the mode information until the user selects a different mode (via pressing the mode button 334).

[0251]

[0233] In response to the user initiating the mode, the controller 140 may cause all of the LEDs of the display 110 to be illuminated in a certain colour and to remain static (display static information) on the display until another impact / force is determined by the controller 140. Simultaneously, the controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to emit a beep sound every second to communicate to the user that the mode is in operation.

[0252]

[0234] The user may continue apply one or more forces (e.g., by kicking a football against) the rebound device to continue registering impacts under the predetermined instruction of the mode. Between each impact (on specific modes), the controller 140 causes the display to display a number between each static colour displayed to highlight the users score after their latest impact (the user’s score being the number of impacts applied to the rebound device). The controller 140 may cause the display to display a different colour after each impact.

[0253]

[0235] Five seconds from the end of the mode, the controller 140 may cause the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second to indicate the mode has 5 seconds remaining (and is coming to an end).

[0254]

[0236] The controller 140 may be configured to cause the speaker to emit a different beep (different to the beeps emitted during the mode) at the end of the mode to indicate that the mode has ended.

[0237] At the end of the mode, the controller 140 may be configured to cause the display to display a user’s score in the mode (e.g., the number of impacts detected against the rebound surface of the rebound device). The controller 140 may be configured to display the users score against a performance category. The controller 140 may determine the performance category by comparing the users score against predetermined scores stored in the memory 144 of the controller 140. For example, 30 detected impacts may cause the controller 140 to determine that the user performed in the elite category. In some examples, the performance categories may comprise novice, player, bailer, pro, and elite.

[0255]

[0238] FIG. 6 shows an example test of the sports device 100. Each block in FIG. 6 shows an example display 110 of the sports device 100.

[0256]

[0239] At block 602, the test 600 comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T1 L+R PASS 20 SEC” as scrolling information. The sports device 100 shown in block 602 shows the display displaying “T1 ”. The controller 140 causes the remaining scrolling information “L+R PASS 20 SEC” to scroll across the display 110. The information provides the user with information about the test. As shown in block 602 of FIG. 6, the controller 140 is configured to cause the display to display the information as scrolling information moving from the right hand side of the display 110 to the left hand side of the display.

[0257]

[0240] At block 604, the test starts when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display to display a green rectangular block.

[0258]

[0241] At block 606, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds. The controller 140 causing the display to display the number of impacts in this manner is an example of displaying information in real time.

[0259]

[0242] At block 608, the controller 140 causes the display to display a red rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the test ends.

[0260]

[0243] At block 610, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display to display the number two (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds. The sequence of blocks 608 and 610 continue until the end of the test.

[0261]

[0244] At block 612, the controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the user’s score “33” for three seconds and then additional information (e.g., ELITE) as moving information (similar to the information displayed at block 602). The controller 140 may cause the display 110 to display the additional information at 1.5 times the speed of the scrolling speed of the information displayed in block 602). The information displayed in block 612 may be displayed three times.

[0245] The sports device 100 may comprise a second example test (not shown).

[0262]

[0246] The second example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T2 L+R CONTROL 30 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the second test.

[0263]

[0247] The second example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display a green rectangular block.

[0264]

[0248] The second example test comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0265]

[0249] The second example test comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a red rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the test ends.

[0266]

[0250] The second example test comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the number two (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds. The sequence of the fourth and fifth steps continue until the end of the test.

[0267]

[0251] The second example test comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “15 PRO”) as moving information (similar to block 614). The user’s score may be moved across the display 1 10 three times.

[0268]

[0252] The sports device 100 may comprise a third example test (not shown).

[0269]

[0253] The third example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T3 LONG PASS 30 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the third test.

[0270]

[0254] The third example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display a green rectangular block.

[0271]

[0255] The third example test comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0272]

[0256] The third example test comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a red rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the test ends.

[0257] The third example test comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the number two (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds. The sequence of the fourth and fifth steps continue until the end of the test.

[0273]

[0258] The third example test comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “15 PRO”) as moving information (similar to block 614). The user’s score may be moved across the display 1 10 three times.

[0274]

[0259] The sports device 100 may comprise a fourth example test (not shown).

[0275]

[0260] The fourth example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T4 PASS & MOVE 45 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the fourth test.

[0276]

[0261] The fourth example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display a yellow coloured rectangular block.

[0277]

[0262] The fourth example test comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 1 10 to display a blue coloured rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the test ends.

[0278]

[0263] The fourth example test comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display an orange coloured block until a further impact is detected or the test ends.

[0279]

[0264] The fourth example test comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a purple coloured rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the test ends. The sequence of the second to fifth steps continue until the end of the test.

[0280]

[0265] The fourth example test comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “15 PRO”) as moving information (similar to block 614). The user’s score may be moved across the display 110 three times.

[0281]

[0266] The sports device 100 may comprise a fifth example test (not shown).

[0282]

[0267] The fifth example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T5 CONTROL + MOVE 45 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the fifth test.

[0268] The fifth example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 1 10 to display a yellow coloured rectangular block.

[0283]

[0269] The fifth example test comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display a blue coloured rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the test ends.

[0284]

[0270] The fifth example test comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display an orange coloured block until a further impact is detected or the test ends.

[0285]

[0271] The fifth example test comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a purple coloured rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the test ends. The sequence of the second to fifth steps continue until the end of the test.

[0286]

[0272] The fifth example test comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “15 PRO”) as moving information (similar to block 614). The user’s score may be moved across the display 1 10 three times.

[0287]

[0273] The sports device 100 may comprise a sixth example test (not shown).

[0288]

[0274] The sixth example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T6 ELITE 45 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the sixth test.

[0289]

[0275] The sixth example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display a random coloured (e.g., yellow, orange, purple, blue, etc.) rectangular block or a random coloured number (e.g., a one, two, three, or four in a random colour).

[0290]

[0276] The sixth example test comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display a different coloured block or number. The third step is repeated until the end of the test.

[0291]

[0277] The sixth example test comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “11 PRO”) as moving information (similar to block 614). The user’s score may be moved across the display 1 10 three times.

[0278] The sports device 100 may comprise a seventh example test (not shown).

[0292]

[0279] The seventh example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 1 10 to display the information “T1 QUICK GLOVE 30 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the seventh test.

[0293]

[0280] The seventh example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected until the end of the test, and the display 110 to display a green coloured rectangular block.

[0294]

[0281] The seventh example test comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep, and the display 110 to display a number indicative of the number of impacts on the rebound device during the seventh test. The controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number in green text for 0.25 seconds. After the 0.25 seconds, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the green coloured rectangular block until a further impact is detected by the rebound device 100. The third step is repeated until the end of the test.

[0295]

[0282] The seventh example test comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “33”) as moving or static information (similar to block 614). The user’s score may be displayed on the display 1 10 five seconds.

[0296]

[0283] The sports device may comprise an eighth example test (not shown). The eighth example test is the same as the seventh example test other than in the first step, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the information “T1 GROUND WORK 30 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the eighth test.

[0297]

[0284] The sports device 100 may comprise a ninth example test (not shown).

[0298]

[0285] The ninth example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T2 ON BASE 30 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the ninth test.

[0299]

[0286] The second example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected until the end of the test, and the display 110 to display a different coloured (e.g., yellow, blue, orange, and pink) rectangular block every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected.

[0287] The second step is repeated until the third step of the ninth example test. The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “15”) as moving or static information (similar to block 614). The user’s score may be displayed on the display 1 10 five seconds.

[0300]

[0288] The sports device 100 may comprise a tenth example test (not shown).

[0301]

[0289] The tenth example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T3 STRONG ARM 4 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the tenth test.

[0302]

[0290] The tenth example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected until the end of the test, and the display 110 to display a countdown timer from 4 seconds to 0 seconds every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected.

[0303]

[0291] The second step is repeated until the user presses the mode button 334 and / or the sports device 100 does not detect the ball impact the rebound device within the four second countdown. Either action causes the third step of the tenth example test.

[0304]

[0292] The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit a three second beep to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “100”) as moving or static information. The user’s score may be displayed on the display 1 10 for five seconds.

[0305]

[0293] The sports device 100 may comprise an eleventh example test (not shown).

[0306]

[0294] The eleventh example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T4 POP FLY 6 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the eleventh test.

[0307]

[0295] The eleventh example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected until the end of the test, and the display 110 to display a countdown timer from 6 seconds to 0 seconds every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected.

[0308]

[0296] The second step is repeated until the user presses the mode button 334 and / or the sports device 100 does not detect the ball impact the rebound device within the six second countdown. Either action causes the third step of the eleventh example test.

[0297] The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit a three second beep to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “100”) as moving or static information. The user’s score may be displayed on the display 110 for five seconds.

[0309]

[0298] The sports device 100 may comprise a twelfth example test (not shown).

[0310]

[0299] The twelfth example test may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “T6 CATCHER 4 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the twelfth test.

[0311]

[0300] The twelfth example test comprises a second step (similar to block 604) of the test starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected until the end of the test, and the display 110 to display a countdown timer from 4 seconds to 0 seconds every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device 100 is detected.

[0312]

[0301] The second step is repeated until the user presses the mode button 334 and / or the sports device 100 does not detect the ball impact the rebound device within the four second countdown. Either action causes the third step of the twelfth example test. Each the time the second step is repeated, the controller 140 may be configured to cause the display 110 to display the countdown timer in a different colour (e.g., blue, pink, orange, yellow, etc.).

[0313]

[0302] The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit a three second beep to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “100”) as moving or static information. The user’s score may be displayed on the display 110 for five seconds.

[0314]

[0303] FIG. 7 shows an example drill of the sports device 100. Each block in FIG. 7 shows an example display 1 10 of the sports device 100.

[0315]

[0304] At block 702, the drill 700 comprises the controller 140 causing the display 1 10 to display the information “D1 30 SECS” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the drill. As shown in block 702 of FIG. 7, the controller 140 is configured to cause the display to display the information as scrolling information moving from the right hand side of the display 1 10 to the left hand side of the display.

[0316]

[0305] At block 704, the drill starts when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display to display a red rectangular block.

[0317]

[0306] At block 706, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0307] At block 708, the controller 140 causes the display to display a red rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the drill ends.

[0318]

[0308] At block 710, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display to display the number two (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds. The sequence of blocks 708 and 710 continue until the end of the drill.

[0319]

[0309] At block 712, the controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the test followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score “14” as moving information (similar to the information displayed at block 702) for five seconds.

[0320]

[0310] It should be understood that the illustrated test 600 and drill 700 are examples only. The sports device 100 may comprise any suitable number of drills and tests (e.g., stored in the memory 144 of the device 100).

[0321]

[0311] The sports device 100 may comprise a second example drill (not shown).

[0322]

[0312] The second example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D2 1 MIN” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the second drill.

[0323]

[0313] The second example drill comprises a second step (similar to block 704) of the drill starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display a green or red coloured rectangular block.

[0324]

[0314] The second example drill comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0325]

[0315] The second example drill comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a green or red rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the drill ends.

[0326]

[0316] The second example drill comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the number two (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds. The sequence of the fourth and fifth steps continue until the end of the drill.

[0327]

[0317] The second example drill comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “22”) as static information or moving information (similar to the information displayed in the first step). The user’s score may be displayed for five seconds.

[0318] The sports device 100 may comprise a third example drill (not shown).

[0328]

[0319] The third example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D3 2 MIN” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the third drill.

[0329]

[0320] The third example drill comprises a second step (similar to block 704) of the drill starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display a yellow coloured rectangular block.

[0330]

[0321] The third example drill comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0331]

[0322] The third example drill comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a blue rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the drill ends.

[0332]

[0323] The third example drill comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the number two (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0333]

[0324] The third example drill comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display an orange rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the drill ends.

[0334]

[0325] The third example drill comprises a seventh step. The seventh step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the number three (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0335]

[0326] The third example drill comprises an eighth step. The eighth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a purple rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the drill ends.

[0336]

[0327] The third example drill comprises a ninth step. The ninth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the number four (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0337]

[0328] The sequence of the fourth to ninth steps continue until the end of the drill.

[0338]

[0329] The third example drill comprises a tenth step. The tenth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the test has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “28”) as static information or moving information (similar to the information displayed in the first step). The user’s score may be displayed for five seconds.

[0330] The sports device 100 may comprise a fourth example drill (not shown).

[0339]

[0331] The fourth example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D4 30 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the fourth drill.

[0340]

[0332] The fourth example drill comprises a second step (similar to block 704) of the drill starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display a random coloured (e.g., yellow, orange, purple, blue, etc.) rectangular block.

[0341]

[0333] The fourth example drill comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0342]

[0334] The fourth example drill comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a random coloured (e.g., the same or different colour as the third step) rectangular block until a further impact is detected or the drill ends.

[0343]

[0335] The fourth example drill comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the number two (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds. The sequence of the fourth and fifth steps continue until the end of the drill.

[0344]

[0336] The fourth example drill comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “5”) as static information or moving information (similar to the information displayed in the first step). The user’s score may be displayed for five seconds.

[0345]

[0337] The sports device 100 may comprise a fifth example drill (not shown).

[0346]

[0338] The fifth example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D5 3 MIN” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the fifth drill.

[0347]

[0339] The fifth example drill comprises a second step (similar to block 704) of the drill starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display one of six rectangular blocks or four numbers.

[0348]

[0340] The fifth example drill comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to turn off (i.e., not display) the rectangular blocks or numbers for 0.25 seconds.

[0341] The fifth example drill comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display one of six rectangular blocks or four numbers (e.g., the same or different colour or number as the second step) until a further impact is detected orthe drill ends.

[0349]

[0342] The fifth example drill comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causing the display 110 to turn off (i.e., not display) the rectangular blocks or numbers for 0.25 seconds. The sequence of the fourth and fifth steps continue until the end of the drill.

[0350]

[0343] The fifth example drill comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “19”) as static information or moving information (similar to the information displayed in the first step). The user’s score may be displayed for five seconds.

[0351]

[0344] The sports device 100 may comprise a sixth example drill (not shown).

[0352]

[0345] The sixth example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D6 1 MIN” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the sixth drill.

[0353]

[0346] The sixth example drill comprises a second step (similar to block 704) of the drill starting when the ball impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display one of six rectangular blocks or four numbers.

[0354]

[0347] The sixth example drill comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds.

[0355]

[0348] The sixth example drill comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display one of six rectangular blocks (e.g., the same or different colour as the second step) until a further impact is detected or the drill ends.

[0356]

[0349] The sixth example drill comprises a fifth step. The fifth step comprises, upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number one (indicated the number of impacts) in green text for 0.25 seconds. The sequence of the fourth and fifth steps continue until the end of the drill.

[0357]

[0350] The sixth example drill comprises a sixth step. The sixth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “15”) as static information or moving information (similar to the information displayed in the first step). The user’s score may be displayed for five seconds.

[0351] The sports device 100 may comprise a seventh example drill (not shown).

[0358]

[0352] The seventh example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D7 45 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the seventh drill.

[0359]

[0353] The seventh example drill comprises a second step (similar to block 704) of the drill starting when the ball or a hand of a user impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display one of four coloured rectangular blocks.

[0360]

[0354] The seventh example drill comprises a third step. The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display a different coloured rectangular block for five seconds. The colour does not change based upon the rebound device being impacted.

[0361]

[0355] The third step continues until the end of the drill.

[0362]

[0356] The seventh example drill comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended.

[0363]

[0357] The sports device 100 may comprise an eighth example drill (not shown).

[0364]

[0358] The eighth example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “(timer / stopwatch symbol) 45 SEC” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the eighth drill.

[0365]

[0359] The eighth example drill comprises a second step (similar to block 704) of the drill starting when the ball or a hand of a user impacts the rebound device. The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every second, and the display 110 to display a countdown timer until the time expires (e.g., a timer counting down from a pre-determined time (e.g., 45 secs, 180 secs in one second increments).

[0366]

[0360] The eighth example drill comprises a third step. The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended.

[0367]

[0361] The sports device 100 may comprise a ninth example drill (not shown).

[0368]

[0362] The ninth example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D1 COUNT UP” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the drill.

[0369]

[0363] The ninth example drill comprises a second step (similar to block 704) of the drill starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected until the end of the drill, and the display to display a green rectangular block.

[0370]

[0364] The ninth example drill comprises a third step. The third step comprises upon the ball further impacting the rebound device, the controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep, and the display 110 to display a number indicative of the number of impacts on the rebound device during the ninth drill. The controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the number in green text for 0.25 seconds. After the 0.25 seconds, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the green coloured rectangular block until a further impact is detected by the rebound device 100. The third step is repeated until the end of the drill.

[0371]

[0365] The ninth example drill comprises a fourth step. The fourth step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “33”) as moving or static information. The user’s score may be displayed on the display 1 10 five seconds.

[0372]

[0366] The sports device may comprise an tenth example drill (not shown). The tenth example drill is the same as the ninth example drill other than in the first step, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the information “M1 COUNT UP” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the tenth drill.

[0373]

[0367] The sports device 100 may comprise an eleventh example drill (not shown).

[0374]

[0368] The eleventh example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D2 SEQUENCE” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the eleventh drill.

[0375]

[0369] The eleventh drill comprises a second step starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected until the end of the drill, and the display 110 to display a different coloured (e.g., yellow, blue, orange, and pink) rectangular block every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected.

[0376]

[0370] The second step is repeated until the third step of the eleventh drill. The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “15”) as moving or static information (similar to block 614). The user’s score may be displayed on the display 1 10 five seconds.

[0371] The sports device may comprise a twelfth example drill (not shown). The twelfth example dill is the same as the eleventh example drill other than in the first step, the controller 140 causes the display 1 10 to display the information “M2 SEQUENCE” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the twelfth drill.

[0377]

[0372] The sports device 100 may comprise a thirteenth example drill (not shown).

[0378]

[0373] The thirteenth example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D3 TIMED” as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the thirteenth drill.

[0379]

[0374] The thirteenth example drill comprises a second step of the drill starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected until the end of the drill, and the display 110 to display a countdown timer from 10 seconds to 0 seconds every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected.

[0380]

[0375] The second step is repeated until the user presses the mode button 334 and / or the sports device 100 does not detect the ball impact the rebound device within the four second countdown. Either action causes the third step of the thirteenth example drill.

[0381]

[0376] The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit a three second beep to indicate that the drill has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “100”) as moving or static information. The user’s score may be displayed on the display 110 for five seconds.

[0382]

[0377] The sports device may comprise a fourteenth example drill (not shown). The fourteenth example dill is the same as the thirteenth example drill other than in the first step, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the information “M3 TIMED OUT” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the fourteenth drill.

[0383]

[0378] The sports device 100 may comprise a fifteenth example drill (not shown).

[0384]

[0379] The fifteenth example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D4 RANDOM” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the fifteenth drill.

[0385]

[0380] The fifteenth drill comprises a second step starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep for every second of the drill, and the display 110 to display a different coloured (e.g., yellow, blue, orange, and pink) rectangular block every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected. The controller 140 may be configured to select the colour of the rectangular block at random.

[0386]

[0381] The second step is repeated until the third step of the fifteenth drill. The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “13”) as moving or static information. The user’s score may be displayed on the display 1 10 five seconds.

[0387]

[0382] The sports device may comprise a sixteenth example drill (not shown). The sixteenth example drill is the same as the fifteenth example drill other than in the first step, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the information “M4 RANDOM” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the sixteenth drill.

[0388]

[0383] The sports device 100 may comprise a seventeenth example drill (not shown).

[0389]

[0384] The seventeenth example drill may comprise a first step of the controller 140 causing the display 110 to display the information “D5 NUMBERS” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the seventeenth drill.

[0390]

[0385] The seventeenth drill comprises a second step starting when the ball impacts the rebound device (e.g., a net 1020 of the rebound device 1000). The controller 140 causes the speaker 220 to beep for every second of the drill, and the display 110 to display a different coloured (e.g., yellow, blue, orange, and pink) number (e.g., from 1 to 4) every time an impact of the ball on the rebound device is detected. The controller 140 may be configured to select the coloured number at random.

[0391]

[0386] The second step is repeated until the third step of the seventeenth drill. The third step comprises the controller 140 causing the speaker 220 to emit two beeps per second for the final five seconds of the drill followed by a different beep (e.g., a longer beep) to indicate that the drill has ended. The controller 140 causes the display 140 to display the user’s score (e.g., “21 ”) as moving or static information. The user’s score may be displayed on the display 110 five seconds.

[0392]

[0387] The sports device may comprise an eighteenth example drill (not shown). The eighteenth example drill is the same as the seventeenth example drill other than in the first step, the controller 140 causes the display 110 to display the information “M5 NUMBERS” and the time allotted for the drill (in seconds or minutes) as scrolling information. The information provides the user with information about the eighteenth drill.

[0393]

[0388] Although a few example embodiments have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications might be made without departing from the scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims.

[0389] All the features disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and / or steps are mutually exclusive.

[0394]

[0390] Each feature disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings, may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent, or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0395]

[0391] The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiments. The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings, or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A sports device comprising: an electronic display; a connector connectable to a rebound device, the rebound device comprising a rebound surface; a detector configured to: detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device, and / or detect motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device; and a controller configured to: receive a detection signal from the detector; and cause the display to display moving information.

2. The sports device of claim 1 , wherein the moving information comprises scrolling information.

3. The sports device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the controller is configured to cause the display to display the moving information based on the received detection signal.

4. The sports device of claim 1 , 2, or 3, wherein the controller is configured to cause the display to display static information based on the received detection signal.

5. The sports device of claim 4, wherein the controller is configured to cause the display to display the static information in real time.

6. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the detection signal is indicative of the detector detecting a force applied to the rebound surface.

7. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the detection signal is indicative of the detector detecting motion of one or more objections relative to the sports device.

8. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the detector comprises one or more of a vibration detector, accelerometer, infrared detector, or microwave detector.

9. The sports device of claim 7, wherein the vibration detector comprises a vibration switch.

10. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the display comprises a light emitting diode, LED, display.

11. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the display comprises a diffuser arranged to cover an exterior surface of the display.

12. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the connector comprises a base comprising a base surface, the base surface arranged to correspond with a surface of the rebound device.

13. The sports device of claim 12, wherein the base comprises a lip comprising a lip surface, the lip surface arranged to abut the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device.

14. The sports device of claim 13, wherein the lip surface is arranged to extend from the base surface in a direction parallel to a plane defined by the aspect ratio of the display.

15. The sports device of claim 12, 13, or 14, wherein the base surface is arranged at an angle non-orthogonal to the plane defined by the aspect ratio of the display.

16. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the connector comprises a rear connection portion comprising an open channel defined by a rear wall of the connector.

17. The sports device of claim 16, wherein the rear connection portion comprises a retaining portion defined by an upper wall of the connector.

18. The sports device of claim 17, wherein the retaining portion is dome-shaped.

19. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the connector comprises a front connection portion comprising one or more through holes defined in a front wall of the connector.

20. The sports device according to any preceding claim, wherein the connector comprises an adapter for connecting the sports device to a surface of the rebound device, the adapter comprising: a first connection portion connectable to the sports device; and a second connection portion connectable to the surface of the rebound device, wherein the second connection portion is at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices.21 . The sports device of claim 20, wherein the second connection portion comprises: a base portion arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device; andside portions extending from the base portion.

22. The sports device of claim 21 , wherein the base portion comprises a curved based portion arranged to engage with a curved surface of the rebound device.

23. The sports device of claim 21 or 22, wherein the side portions are more flexible than the base portion.

24. The sports device of claim 21 , 22, or 23, wherein the base portion comprises interior ribs arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device relative to the base portion.

25. The sports device of claim 24, wherein a longitudinal extent of the interior ribs corresponds with a longitudinal extent of the base portion.

26. The sports device of any one of claims 20 to 25, wherein the second connection portion comprises exterior ribs arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion.

27. The sports device of claim 26 when dependent on claim 21 , wherein the side portions comprise at least part of the exterior ribs.

28. The sports device of claim 26 or 27 when dependent on claim 21 , wherein the base portion comprises at least part of the exterior ribs.

29. The sports device of any one of claims 20 to 28, wherein the first connection portion comprises one or more protrusions and / or recesses arranged to engage the sports device to connect the adapter to the sports device.

30. The sports device of claim 29, wherein the one or more protrusions and / or recesses arranged to engage with the sports device to provide a friction fit.31 . The sports device of claim 29 or 30, wherein the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprises a recess arranged to receive a lip of the base of the sports device.

32. The sports device of claim 29, 30, or 31 , wherein the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprises a plurality of protrusions arranged to sandwich a lip of the base of the sports device between the plurality of protrusions.

33. The sports device of any one of claims 29 to 32, wherein the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprises a plurality of protrusions arranged be received in one or more recesses in the base of the sports device.

34. The sports device of any one of claims 20 to 33, wherein the adapter comprises an open channel arranged to receive at least part of a connection member.

35. The sports device of claim 34, wherein the open channel of the adapter is arranged to align with an open channel of a base of the sports device.

36. The sports device of any one of claims 20 to 35, wherein the second connection portion is formed at least in part from a polymer material.

37. The sports device of claim 36, wherein the polymer material comprises a polyurethane polymer.

38. The sports device of claim 36 or 37, wherein the polymer material comprises a thermoplastic polymer.

39. The sports device of claim 36, 37, or 38, wherein the polymer material comprises thermoplastic polyurethane.

40. The sports device of claim 39, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 60 to 100.41 . The sports device of claim 40, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 80.

42. The sports device according to any preceding claim, comprising a speaker arranged in a recess of the connector.

43. The sports device of claim 42, wherein the controller is configured to cause the speaker to transmit information to a user based on the received detection signal.

44. The sports device according to any preceding claim, comprising a display housing comprising a ribbed portion.

45. The sports device according to any preceding claim, comprising a transceiver configured to transmit data to and receive data from a further sports device.

46. The sports device of claim 45, wherein the controller is configured to: cause the transceiver to transmit pairing information to the further sports device; and control, in response to receiving pairing information from the further sports device, a display of the further sports device.

47. A sports device comprising: an electronic display; a connector connectable to a rebound device, the rebound device comprising a rebound surface; a detector configured to: detect a force applied to the rebound surface when the connector is connected to the rebound device, and / or detect motion of one or more objects relative to the sports device; and a controller configured to: receive a detection signal from the detector; cause the display to display information based on the received detection signal in real time.

48. An adapter for connecting a sports device to a surface of a rebound device, the adapter comprising: a first connection portion connectable to a sports device; and a second connection portion connectable to a surface of a rebound device, wherein the second connection portion is at least partially flexible such that the second connection portion is substantially conformable to different surfaces of different rebound devices.

49. The adapter of claim 48, wherein the second connection portion comprises: a base portion arranged to engage with the surface of the rebound device; and side portions extending from the base portion.

50. The adapter of claim 49, wherein the base portion comprises a curved based portion arranged to engage with a curved surface of the rebound device.51 . The adapter of claim 49 or 50, wherein the side portions are more flexible than the base portion.

52. The adapter of claim 49, 50, or 51 , wherein the base portion comprises interior ribs arranged to reduce movement of the surface of the rebound device relative to the base portion.

53. The adapter of claim 52, wherein a longitudinal extent of the interior ribs corresponds with a longitudinal extent of the base portion.

54. The adapter of any one of claims 48 to 53, wherein the second connection portion comprises exterior ribs arranged to improve the strength of the second connection portion.

55. The adapter of claim 54 when dependent on claim 49, wherein the side portions comprise at least part of the exterior ribs.

56. The adapter of claim 54 or 55 when dependent on claim 49, wherein the base portion comprises at least part of the exterior ribs.

57. The adapter of any one of claims 48 to 56, wherein the first connection portion comprises one or more protrusions and / or recesses arranged to engage the sports device to connect the adapter to the sports device.

58. The adapter of claim 57, wherein the one or more protrusions and / or recesses arranged to engage with the sports device to provide a friction fit.

59. The adapter of claim 57 or 58, wherein the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprises a recess arranged to receive a lip of the base of the sports device.

60. The adapter of claim 57, 58, or 59, wherein the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprises a plurality of protrusions arranged to sandwich a lip of the base of the sports device between the plurality of protrusions.61 . The adapter of any one of claims 57 to 60, wherein the one or more protrusions and / or recesses of the first connection portion comprises a plurality of protrusions arranged be received in one or more recesses in the base of the sports device.

62. The adapter of any one of claims 48 to 61 , comprising an open channel arranged to receive at least part of a connection member.

63. The adapter of claim 62, wherein the open channel is arranged to align with an open channel of the sports device.

64. The adapter of any one of claims 48 to 63, wherein the second connection portion is formed at least in part from a polymer material.

65. The adapter of claim 64, wherein the polymer material comprises a polyurethane polymer.

66. The adapter of claim 64 or 65, wherein the polymer material comprises a thermoplastic polymer.

67. The adapter of claim 64, 65, or 66, wherein the polymer material comprises thermoplastic polyurethane.

68. The adapter of claim 67, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 60 to 100.

69. The adapter of claim 68, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane comprises a shore hardness of 80.

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