A ball game system for training and/or play comprising a one or more
playing areas suitably large to accommodate running and jumping players,
each playing area including adjacent surface areas forming a court and
having distinctly different properties, such as a first surface suitable
for bouncing a ball and a second surface comprised of a deformable
elastic material. The system includes an automatic ball feeder and
sensors for monitoring the positions and trajectories of one or more
players and/or balls on the court. Options include visual displays and/or
audio outputs reflective of player performance, and payment-driven
operation of the system components, including a means for adjusting the
degree of rebound provided by the deformable elastic surface(s).