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A bounce back hockey net for use with a hockey puck is disclosed. The hockey net includes a three dimensional frame defining a target area and an elastomeric sheet secured to the frame. The elastomeric sheet is perforated with a plurality of perforations positioned over at least 50% of the surface a

A bounce back hockey net for use with a hockey puck is disclosed. The hockey net includes a three dimensional frame defining a target area and an elastomeric sheet secured to the frame. The elastomeric sheet is perforated with a plurality of perforations positioned over at least 50% of the surface area of the sheet. The elastomeric sheet flexes upon being struck by the hockey puck and bounces the hockey puck back from the hockey net. A sports apparatus for bouncing back a sports object after the sports object strikes the sports apparatus is also disclosed. The sports apparatus includes a frame defining an opening therethrough and an elastomeric sheet stretched about the frame and covering the opening. The elastomeric sheet is perforated with a plurality of perforations through the sheet and is secured to the frame. The elastomeric sheet flexes upon being struck by the sports object and bounces the sports object back from the sports apparatus. A method of building a sports apparatus for bouncing back a sports object and a hand-held sports racket for striking a sports object are also disclosed. Other embodiments and features of the invention are also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A bounce back hockey net for use with a hockey puck, the hockey net comprising:a three dimensional hockey goal frame defining a target area; andan elastomeric sheet secured to the frame;wherein the elastomeric sheet is perforated with a plurality of perforations positione

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A bounce back hockey net for use with a hockey puck, the hockey net comprising:a three dimensional hockey goal frame defining a target area; andan elastomeric sheet secured to the frame;wherein the elastomeric sheet is perforated with a plurality of perforations positioned over at least 50% of a surface area of the sheet, said perforations causing an elasticity which promotes bounce back of the hockey puck upon the hockey puck striking the elastomeric sheet;wherein at least some of each of the perforations define an opening which is smaller than an external dimension of the hockey puck to provide a perforated elastomeric sheet; andwherein the elasticity of the perforated elastomeric sheet causes the sheet to flex upon being struck by the hockey puck and bounce the hockey puck back from the hockey net.