Three Different Design Approaches for an Automatic Basketball Return Device

Here are three different design approaches towards the same goal: Returning a basketball to someone taking practice shots, so they don't have to chase the ball each time. The oldest of the three designs (judging by the video quality) is this simple, plastic Ballback Pro: This SKLZ Kick Out does the same thing, but appears to be more robust. The trade-off is it also seems to use more plastic, and complicates supply chain needs by adding webbing straps and hooks: You can get a closer...