A sports training-device comprises a base 102, a retainer 104 for retaining a ball 106, and a flexible tether 108. A first end of the flexible tether is attached to the base 102, and a second end of the flexible tether is attached to the retainer 104. In use, the flexible tether is configured to provide damped movement of a ball retained in the retainer, following application of a force to the ball. The device particularly relates for training users to perform keep-ups with a ball, such as a football.
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