US20240252900A1

US20240252900A1 - Magnetic rebound board apparatus and system

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Publication number: US20240252900A1
Application number: US18/424,855
Authority: US
Inventors: Bryant B. Lee
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2023-01-28
Filing date: 2024-01-28
Publication date: 2024-08-01

Abstract

This invention describes an apparatus for practicing various sports using a rebound board. The apparatus comprises a rebound board having a magnet attached to its the rear surface allowing it to be attached to various surfaces via magnetism. The apparatus is designed to be attached to a sectional garage door, a mounting frame, or can be free-standing when used with the described support system. In one embodiment the rebound board is constructed of a composite material, comprising a polypropylene honeycomb joined with a front layer of fiberglass, and a rear layer of fiberglass. This composite construction creates a rebound board which mimics the rebound of a pickleball paddle. Further, the mounting frame of the rebound board may be angled relative to its support surface thereby changing the rebound angle of an item striking it.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a non-provisional patent application claiming priority to an earlier filed U.S. provisional patent application entitled, “MAGNETIC REBOUND BOARD APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS” filed on Jan. 28, 2023, and assigned U.S. Ser. No. 63/482,024, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to a sporting equipment used for physical training, more specifically to training appliances, and specifically to rebound boards for balls and pucks.

Description of the Related Art

Rebound boards are customarily used by single players to practice a variety of sports such as pickleball, tennis, soccer, hockey, and volleyball. These rebound boards are often permanently affixed at various locations, typically located near to or at a venue where the sport is played. Use of these rebound boards require the player to travel to the location to make use of the rebound board.
Prior art solutions which do not involve traveling to the sports venue typically included selecting a nearby surface which is substantially flat, such as building wall or garage door. However, these surfaces are not typically flat, and often do not provide an appropriate return or rebound for the ball or puck. Further, some surfaces such as garage doors can become damaged if used as a rebound surface.
The invention described herein solves these disadvantages by providing a magnetic rebound board apparatus and system which provides a rebound board which in its various forms can be magnetically attached to a garage door, portable stand, or fence, while also allowing for the angular adjustment of the rebound board. Another embodiment thereof is able to be placed onto a garage door and left in place without affecting the ability of the garage door to open or close.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The magnetic rebound board apparatus and system comprises an apparatus designed for practicing various sports-related games, including pickleball, tennis, hockey, and more. The apparatus includes a magnetic rebound board that features a magnet attached to its rear surface. The magnetic rebound board is secured to an attachment surface through magnetism.
In another form of the invention the magnetic rebound board apparatus and system comprises an apparatus designed for practicing various sports-related games, including pickleball, tennis, and hockey. The apparatus comprises a magnetic rebound board, which features a magnet attached to its rear surface. Additionally, the apparatus includes a mounting face and a mounting frame that supports the mounting face. A support frame is also included, which is attached to an attachment surface. The mounting frame and support frame are joined by a pivotal attachment allowing the mounting frame to be positioned at an angle relative to the support frame. The magnetic rebound board is then attached to the mounting face through magnetism completing the system.
In yet another form of the invention the magnetic rebound board apparatus and system comprises an apparatus for practicing various sports-related games, such as pickleball, tennis, hockey, and the like. The apparatus comprises a magnetic rebound board that has a magnet attached to its rear surface. Additionally, the apparatus includes a free-standing support system that comprises a mounting face, a mounting frame that supports the mounting face, and a support frame that has a set of legs extending downward from it, the legs terminating at a pair of feet that have caster wheels. The mounting frame is pivotally attached to the support frame, allowing the mounting frame to be positionable at an angle relative to the support frame. The magnetic rebound board is attached to the mounting face via magnetism completing the system.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES

Other advantages of the present invention will be readily understood by reference to the following detailed description in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a magnetic rebound board mounted to a garage door.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a side edge of a magnetic rebound board.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a magnetic rebound board mounted on a partially opened sectional garage door.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a magnetic rebound board mounted on a fully closed sectional garage door.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a mounting frame for use with a magnetic rebound board.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a magnetic rebound board mounted to a free-standing support system.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a magnetic rebound board mounted to a free-standing support system.

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the free-standing support system when it is folded flat.

FIG. 9 is a left side view of a magnetic rebound board mounted to a mounting frame and pivotally attached to a support frame wherein the support frame has been set at an angle relative to the mounting frame.

FIG. 10 is a rear view of the mounting frame and support frame.

FIG. 11 is a right-side view of a magnetic rebound board mounted to a free-standing support system which is set at a vertical angle.

FIG. 12 is a front view of a pair of rebound boards, wherein one board is horizontally angled relative to the other.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the magnetic rebound board.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the magnetic rebound board set at a vertical angle relative to a garage door.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the magnetic rebound board set at a horizontal angle relative to a garage door.

FIG. 16 is a right side view of a magnetic rebound board mounted to an angular wedge, which is in turn magnetically mounted to an attachment surface.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS

For purposes of the following description, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal” and derivatives of such terms shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 4 . However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and configuration, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the devices illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts described herein. Specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting unless expressly stated otherwise.
The invention described herein provides a magnetic rebound board 20 which can be magnetically attached to a garage door, portable stand, or fence, allowing a user to practice their favorite sport. One embodiment of the inventive system is shown in FIG. 1 wherein the board is shown mounted to a garage door 22. This allows the user to practice their favorite sport by serving balls or pucks at the magnetic rebound board 20, wherein the ball or puck is rebounded off the magnetic rebound board 20 and returned to the user.
The magnetic rebound board 20 shown in FIG. 1 is well suited for use with the game of pickleball, and is constructed of composite material 24 comprising a polypropylene honeycomb 26 covered by a front layer of fiberglass 28, and a rear layer of fiberglass 30. These layers are bonded or fused together to create a contiguous structure, such as by the process of lamination. In one embodiment the polypropylene honeycomb 26 core is approximately 0.46 inches thick, and is nestled between two layers of self-adhesive fiberglass skin surfaces, each around 0.02 inches thick. This results in a flat, rigid, and lightweight rebound board that exhibits a resilience or rebound similar to that of a pickleball paddle.
Alternate materials for the magnetic rebound board 20 include replacing the fiberglass layers 28, 30 with glass impregnated plastic, carbon fiber layers, graphite layers, or other similar composite layers known in the art. Further, the honeycomb material, which is currently hexagonal shaped, could be replaced with circular, square, or other similar repeated shapes. Additionally, the material of the honeycomb 26, while preferably polypropylene, could be substituted with other compatible materials such as paper, polymer, or aluminum honeycombs. For panels designed to be struck by heavier objects such as lacrosse balls, baseballs, and hockey pucks, the honeycomb material may be substituted for a foam core such as polyethylene foam or polyurethane foam. Another alternative for heavier objects is to replace the composite material 24 with a solid material 32 such as wood, steel, high density poly ethylene (HDPE), nylon, or other similar material.
Referring again to FIG. 1 , the front face 34 of the magnetic rebound board 20 ideally comprises a decal 36 which includes targets 38 and a simulated net 40. The targets 38 increase value to the user by allowing them to practice their rebounds with accuracy, while the simulated net 40 allows for the magnetic rebound board 20 to be mounted at the correct height above the ground 42 for gameplay. The measurement from the ground 42 to the simulated net 40 is preferably 34-36 inches for the game of pickleball, however this height may be varied by as needed. The decal 36 in one preferred form of the invention is ultraviolet printed directly onto the fiberglass surface which increases its durability against sun damage and fading.
FIG. 2 shows a side view of the magnetic rebound board 20, wherein the front layer of fiberglass 28, polypropylene honeycomb 26, and the rear layer of fiberglass 30 are visible. The rear 44 of the of the magnetic rebound board 20 is shown in this view and contains a magnetic material 46 such as a magnetic vinyl adhesive layer 48 which is attached to the outside of the rear layer of fiberglass 30 thereby allowing the magnetic rebound board 20 to be mounted to a metallic surface simply by pressing the magnetic rebound board 20 against an attachment surface 50. The magnetic vinyl adhesive layer 48 in one preferred form of the invention is self-adhesive and approximately 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm thick, facilitating adherence to metal surfaces. This magnetic adherence can be seen in FIG. 1 , wherein the magnetic rebound board 20 is mounted to a garage door 22 via magnetism. Even though the garage door 22 represents an uneven surface 52, the magnetic rebound board 20 covers the uneven surface 52 presenting a flat rebound surface 54 for the user.
While one preferred form of the invention contains two layers of fiberglass 28, 30, the design may also be modified by removing the rear layer of fiberglass 30 and sealing the polypropylene honeycomb 26 with the magnetic vinyl adhesive layer 48. This alternate embodiment presents a lower weight, lower cost, and lower stiffness version of the magnetic rebound board 20.
Turning now to FIG. 3 , the magnetic rebound board 20 presented here has been segmented into an upper portion 56 and a lower portion 58. These segments allow the system to be fitted to a sectional garage door 60. Segmenting the panel creates a lower edge 62 on the upper portion 56, and an upper edge 64 on the lower portion 58. These two edges, upper 64, and lower 62 lie adjacent to one another when the garage door is in a closed configuration (See FIG. 4 ), but also allow the magnetic rebound board 20 to separate as the sectional garage door 60 opens. This arrangement allows for the magnetic rebound board 20 to remain in place on the garage door during its operation without compromising the function of the garage door 60.
Ideally, none of the portions (56, 58) on the magnetic rebound board 20 should surpass the height of a standard garage door section. In the preferred embodiment depicted in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the upper portion 56 measures 36 inches in width and 21 inches in height, while the lower portion 58 is sized at 36 inches in width and 18 inches in height. These dimensions allow the upper portion 56 to be affixed to a first section 66 of a sectional garage door 60, and allow the lower portion 58 to be affixed to a second section 68 of a sectional garage door 60. This specific configuration streamlines the attachment of the magnetic rebound board 20 to a standard 18-inch garage door panel. Moreover, it also positions the simulated net 40 at a height between 34-36 inches above the ground 42, aligning the magnetic rebound board 20 with fixed height above the ground 42 recommended for a pickleball net.
Since sectional garage door 60 panels may vary between 14 inches and 36 inches in height per panel, adjustments in the height of the upper portion 56 and lower portion 58 of the magnetic rebound board 20 may be required to accommodate a particular garage door. This may require a deviation from the dimensions described in the preferred form of the invention above, but lie within the scope of the invention. Additionally, the rebound system may be widened by positioning additional magnetic rebound boards 70 adjacent to one another on the attachment surface 50. This widened setup 72 is illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 , wherein two upper portions 56 and two lower portions 58 are placed alongside one another on the sectional garage door 60 doubling the width of the system.
FIG. 5 shows a mounting face 74 for use with the magnetic rebound board 20. This mounting face 74 preferably comprises a flat metallic panel 76 which magnets will adhere to, and may be perforated 78. These perforations 78 are useful in instances where vandalism or theft are anticipated, as the magnetic rebound board 20 may be affixed to the mounting face 74 with bolts or screws if desired. However, such bolts and screws are not normally needed due to the magnetic nature of the magnetic rebound board 20. One form of a flat metallic panel 76 suitable for use with the invention is a commercially available metal peg board.
One chief advantage for using a mounting face 74 with the magnetic rebound board 20 is that the mounting face 74 allows the magnetic rebound board 20 to be mounted to structures that would not normally be magnetic such as brick walls or fences. In these instances, the mounting face 74 is attached to the various attachment surfaces 50 with fasteners, thereby providing a metallic surface that the magnetic rebound board 20 can mount to.
As shown in FIG. 5 the mounting face 74 may also be attached to a mounting frame 80. This serves to stiffen the mounting face 74 by framing two or more of the peripheral edges 81 of the mounting face 74 with square steel tubing 82 featuring holes 84 positioned at one-inch intervals. One form of square steel tubing 82 compatible with this invention is SteelWorks Perforated Steel Square Telescoping Tube #12 from the Hillman Group, Inc. The mounting frame 80 may be further attached to a support frame 86, preferably via a pivotal attachment 88 which allows the mounting frame 80 to be angularly pivoted away from the support frame 86 creating an inclined surface for the mounting face 74.
Supporting the support frame 86 in FIG. 5 is a set of legs 90 which extend toward the ground 42. Looking now at FIG. 6 , these legs 90 are connected to a pair of feet 92 which support and stabilize the support frame 86, while also allowing for the mounting of a set of caster wheels 94. Attaching a magnetic rebound board 20 to a mounting face 74 supported by a support frame 86 creates a free-standing support system 96. This free-standing support system 96 allows the magnetic rebound board 20 to be positioned anywhere the user desires, including away from a wall or garage door 22. It also allows the magnetic rebound board 20 to be adjusted in height by raising or lowering the mounting frame 80 on the support frame 86, or by placing the magnetic rebound board 20 higher or lower on the mounting face 74.
FIG. 7 shows a perceptive view of the free-standing support system 96. This view better shows cross-bracing bars 98, 100, angular leg supports 102, as well as the square steel tubing 82 having holes 84 with one inch spacing. In this figure the support frame 86 is more visible, as are the pair of feet 92 and caster wheels 94. A storage bag 104 is shown hanging from the upper cross bracing bar 100.
FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of the support frame 86 and mounting frame 80 collapsed for travel 106. This is accomplished by removing a bolt or pin from the angular leg supports 102 where the angular leg supports connects to either the legs 90 or pair of feet 92. Removing this attachment allows the pair of feet 92 to pivot relative to the legs 90 and fold flat.
FIG. 9 shows another advantage of the inventive system, in that the mounting frame 80 is preferably pivotally attached to the support frame 86. In FIG. 9 the pivotal attachment 88 is located at the top portion 110 of the support frame 86 and connects it to the mounting frame 80. This allows the bottom 112 of the mounting frame 80, its attached mounting face 74, and the magnetic rebound board 20 to pivot away from the support frame 86 creating a vertical angle α between the support frame 86 and the mounting frame 80.
FIG. 10 looks toward the rear 44 of the support frame 86 and the mounting frame 80, and shows a set of removable pins 114 which are placed through the holes 84 in the square steel tubing 82. These removable pins 114 are currently shown passed through the holes 84 in both the support frame 86 and the mounting frame 80 thereby preventing the bottom 112 of the mounting frame 80 and its attached magnetic rebound board 20 from pivoting away from the support frame 86. This locks the bottom 112 of the mounting frame 80 and its attached magnetic rebound board 20 in a co-planar arrangement with the support frame 86.
However, if the removable pins 114 are removed from both the support frame 86 and the mounting frame 80, the bottom 112 of the mounting frame 80 and its attached magnetic rebound board 20 becomes free to pivot. This allows the mounting frame 80 to be rotated away from the support frame 86 creating a vertical angle α. If the removable pins 114 are then reinserted into the support frame 86 while the mounting frame 80 is so rotated, the mounting frame 80 may then be released, and will pivot under gravity until an edge portion 116 of the mounting frame 80 contacts the removable pin 114. This contact between edge portion 116 of mounting frame 80 and the removable pin 114 will hold the mounting frame 80 and its attached magnetic rebound board 20 at a vertical angle α relative to the support frame 86 as shown in FIG. 9 . By varying the placement of the removable pins 114 into different holes 84 in the support frame 86, this vertical angle α may be increased or decreased. Angular labels 118 (FIG. 10 ) are depicted on the rear 44 of the support frame 86 to signify the approximate vertical angle α at which the mounting frame 80 will have relative to the support frame 86 when the mounting frame 80 is released and engages with the removable pin 114.
FIG. 11 shows an alternate embodiment of the invention where the pivotal attachment 120 is relocated onto the upper cross bracing bar 100. Although shown in this location, other attachment locations are equally viable with this design. Pivotal attachments that are suitable for use with this invention include but are not limited to include bolts, pins, removable pins 114, rotary bearings, hinges, and any other items that allow for rotational movement around a fixed axis between the mounting frame 80 and the support frame 86.
FIG. 12 shows one embodiment of the free-standing support system 96 situated next to a magnetic rebound board 20 which is attached to the inside of a garage door 22. This arrangement shows the versatility of the inventive system, but also shows that a set of magnetic rebound boards 20 can be angled relative to themselves to create horizontal angles β between the surfaces. This allows for more engaging practice sessions. As before, the free-standing support system 96 may also be adjusted to include a vertical angle α, thereby creating complex rebound surfaces with two angles of inclination (horizontal β and vertical α) relative to the garage door 22.
FIGS. 13-15 depict an alternate embodiment 200 of the invention which is capable of supporting a heavier rebound board 202, such as those constructed of solid materials such as HDPE, wood, or fiberglass panels having a foam core. This alternate embodiment 200 still maintains its ability to magnetically attach to other objects, but the location of the magnetic attachment 204 has been shifted to rear 206 of the support frame 208. Here the magnetic attachment 204 is a plurality of magnets 210 which are bolted to the support frame 208. This arrangement allows for the use of thicker and higher strength magnets including rare earth or neodymium magnets. Other magnet types, such as those that incorporate a release mechanism are also suitable for use with the invention and can aid the user by allowing one to quickly detach the magnets from an attachment surface 212 such as a garage door 214. One preferred form of magnetic attachment 204 is the RMD-B-Y0 a rubber coated mounting magnet provided by K&J Magnetics, Inc.
Similar to the prior embodiments, the rebound board 202 is mounted onto a mounting frame 216, shown here using an alternate material choice of angle iron 218 having holes 220 located along its length, preferably also with 1 inch spacing. In this embodiment, the rebound board 202 is preferably attached with fasteners 222 such as bolts, screws, or via adhesive to the mounting frame 216. The mounting frame 216 is then attached to the support frame 208 via a pivotal attachment 224 which connects the top 226 of the support frame 208 and the mounting frame 216. This allows the bottom 228 of the mounting frame 216 and its attached rebound board 202 to pivot away from the support frame 208 creating an angle θ between the support frame 208 and the mounting frame 216.
FIG. 14 shows the bottom 228 of the mounting frame 216 and its attached rebound board 202 pivoted away from the support frame 208 at angle θ between the support frame 208 and the mounting frame 216. This allows the structures to become more visible. In this figure an angular brace 230 is utilized to maintain and adjust the angle θ between the mounting frame 216 and the support frame 208. The angle θ may be varied by mounting the angular brace 230 into different holes 220 in the rails of the support frame 208 and mounting frame 216, or by simply varying the length of the angular brace 230.
Alternately, as in the previous embodiments, if the mounting frame 216 is pivoted away from the support frame 208, one or more removable pins 232 may be inserted into the support frame 208. The mounting frame 216 is then allowed to pivot under gravity until an edge portion 234 of the mounting frame 216 contacts the removable pin 232. This holds the mounting frame 216 and its attached rebound board 202 at an angle θ relative to the support frame 208. By varying the placement of the removable pins 232 into different holes 220 in the support frame 208 the angle θ may be increased or decreased. Angular labels 236 may also be provided on the rear 206 of the support frame 208 to indicate the approximate angle θ the mounting frame 216 and its attached rebound board 202 will be at when the edge portion 234 of the mounting frame 216 contacts the removable pin 232.
FIG. 15 depicts the alternate embodiment 200 turned 90 degrees on the attachment surface 212, which in this figure is a garage door 214. This changes the angle θ of the rebound board 202 from a vertical to a horizontal orientation thereby changing gameplay. Similarly, the alternate embodiment 200 may be rotated into other positions on the face of the attachment surface 212 creating variable practice surfaces, thereby enhancing gameplay.
FIG. 16 presents another embodiment of the invention which includes an angular wedge 300. This angular wedge 300 replaces the mounting frame (80, 216) and support frames (86, 208) of the previous embodiments with a fixed angle δ. To adjust the angle δ of the rebound board 302 relative to its attachment surface 304, such as a garage door 306, the user merely substitutes another angular wedge 300 having a different angle δ.
This embodiment is best utilized with magnetic rebound board 308 having a magnetic vinyl adhesive layer 310 on the rear 312 of the board. This allows the magnetic rebound board 308 to attach to the angular wedge 300 provided the wedge is constructed of a material which the magnetic rebound board 308 will attach to, such as steel. Other means of attachment include utilizing a rebound board 302 which is metallic or has a metallic core and wherein a magnet 314 is placed onto the angular wedge 300. In either instance, a magnet 314 is located between the two surfaces providing a magnetic attraction between the rebound board 302 and the angular wedge 300 to retain rebound board 302 in place on the angular wedge 300. In another embodiment using the angular wedge 300, the magnet 314 may be substituted for a releasable adhesive, such as double-sided tape, Command™ brand adhesive strips, or Alien™ brand tape. Attachment between the rear side 316 of the angular wedge 300 and the attachment surface 304 is preferably attached via a second magnet 318 attached to the angular wedge 300 allowing the entire assembly 320 to be removed and repositioned on the attachment surface 304 as needed.
The principal advantages offered by this invention includes providing a removable and repositionable rebound board which is simpler and easier to move and reorient than fixed mountings. Further, it can be attached to metal walls, such as garage doors, without the use of bolts. Additionally, the inventive device can be left in place on a garage door, allowing for retention of its full functionality. When attached to a mounting frame, the inventive device can be mounted onto non-magnetic surfaces such as walls and fences, and when the mounting frame is attached to a support frame, the combination allows the rebound board to tilt relative to the attachment surface allowing for a variety of rebound angles and play styles. Moreover, if the support frame includes legs and feet, it becomes a free-standing support system 96 allowing for the creation of complex rebound surfaces with two angles of inclination relative to the attachment surface 50 such as a garage door 22.
The above description is considered that of the preferred embodiments only. Modifications to the invention will occur to those skilled in the art and those who make use of the invention. Therefore, it is understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings and the examples set forth herein are described merely for illustrative purposes, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention as interpreted according to the principles of patent law, including the doctrine of equivalents.

Claims

1. An apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games comprising:

a magnetic rebound board having a magnet attached on a rear surface; and

wherein said magnetic rebound board is attached to an attachment surface via magnetism.

2. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 1 wherein the magnet is a magnetic vinyl adhesive layer.

3. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 1 wherein the magnetic rebound board further comprises a composite material.

4. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 3 wherein the composite material further comprises a honeycomb.

5. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 3 wherein the composite material further comprises a polypropylene honeycomb joined with a front layer of fiberglass, and a rear layer of fiberglass.

6. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 5 wherein the front layer of fiberglass further comprises a decal depicting a simulated net printed thereon, and wherein the simulated net is used to position the magnetic rebound board at a fixed height above the ground.

7. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 1, the magnetic rebound board further comprising:

an upper portion having a lower edge;

a lower portion having an upper edge; and

wherein the upper portion is attached to a first section of a sectional garage door;

wherein the lower portion is attached to a second section of a sectional garage door;

wherein the upper edge and the lower edge lie adjacent to one another when the sectional garage door is placed into a closed configuration; and

wherein the upper edge and lower edge separate when the sectional garage door is opened.

8. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 1 wherein the magnetic rebound board further comprises:

a composite material having a polypropylene honeycomb joined with a front layer of fiberglass, and a rear layer of fiberglass,

a magnetic vinyl adhesive layer attached to the rear layer of fiberglass, and

a decal depicting a simulated net printed onto the front layer of fiberglass and used to position the magnetic rebound board at a fixed height above the ground.

9. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 1 wherein the magnetic rebound board is attached to an angular wedge having a magnet on a rear side, and

wherein the angular wedge is attached to the attachment surface via magnetism thereby orienting the magnetic rebound board at an angle relative to the attachment surface.

10. An apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games comprising:

a magnetic rebound board having a magnet attached on a rear surface;

a mounting face;

a mounting frame supporting said mounting face;

a support frame attached to an attachment surface; and

a pivotal attachment joining the mounting frame to the support frame;

wherein the mounting frame is positionable at an angle relative to the support frame; and

wherein the magnetic rebound board is attached to the mounting face via magnetism.

11. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 10 wherein the magnet is a magnetic vinyl adhesive layer.

12. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 10 wherein the magnetic rebound board further comprises a composite material.

13. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 12 wherein the composite material further comprises a honeycomb.

14. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 12 wherein the composite material further comprises a polypropylene honeycomb joined with a front layer of fiberglass, and a rear layer of fiberglass.

15. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 14 wherein the front layer of fiberglass further comprises a decal depicting a simulated net printed thereon, and wherein the simulated net is used to position the magnetic rebound board at a fixed height above the ground.

16. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 10 wherein the pivotal attachment is located at a top portion of the mounting frame.

17. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 16 wherein the angle of the mounting frame relative to the support frame is controlled by inserting a removable pin into a hole located on the support frame and allowing an edge portion of the mounting frame to lie in contact with the removable pin.

18. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 10 wherein the attachment surface is a garage door.

19. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 10 wherein the attachment surface is a fence.

20. An apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games comprising:

a magnetic rebound board having a magnet attached on a rear surface; and

a free-standing support system further comprising:

a mounting face;

a mounting frame supporting said mounting face;

a support frame having a set of legs extending downward from the support frame and terminating at a pair of feet having a set of caster wheels; and

a pivotal attachment joining the mounting frame to the support frame;

21. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 20 wherein the magnetic rebound board further comprises a polypropylene honeycomb joined with a front layer of fiberglass, and a rear layer of fiberglass.

22. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 21 wherein the front layer of fiberglass further comprises a decal depicting a simulated net printed thereon, and wherein the simulated net printed thereon is used to position the magnetic rebound board at a fixed height above the ground; and

wherein the magnet is magnetic vinyl adhesive layer is attached to the rear layer of fiberglass.

23. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 20 wherein the pivotal attachment is located at a top portion of the mounting frame.

24. The apparatus for practicing pickleball, tennis, hockey and other sports related games of claim 23 wherein the angle of said mounting frame relative to the support frame is controlled by inserting a removable pin into a hole located on the support frame and allowing an edge portion of the mounting frame to contact the removable pin.