Abstract

A ball launcher (100) includes a base (102) and a thrower arm (108) defining a ball cradle (110). An arm holder ( 106) is disposed on the base and pivotally supports the thrower arm about a first axis of rotation (RX). A rotating shaft (15) defines a second axis of rotation (RY) substantially parallel to a fore-aft axis (X) of the base. A ball loader (130) is coupled to the rotating shaft (150) for common rotation about the second axis of rotation, the ball loader defining a ball receptacle (132). A loader arm (160) is releasably connected to the rotating shaft for common rotation about the second axis of rotation. The loader arm defines a longitudinal axis (Xarm) substantially perpendicular to the second axis of rotation and has a length (Larm) extending away from the rotating shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 69/40 - Stationarily-arranged devices for projecting balls