As a kid, me & my brother had a toy we played with outdoors. We would stand a distance from each other & hold two handles each. There was a rugby shaped ball at the centre & it would fly between us on two ropes. If it flew towards you & you weren't quick enough, it would bang on the handles & hurt your knuckles.

I had this in the 70s & I saw one recently which prompted me to remember what fun it was!

I do wish I could remember what it was called!

Thank you :)

Is this it?
Zoom Ball Sliding on Ropes~Zooms Back & Forth in Water! on eBay, also, Other, Outdoor Toys Structures, Toys Hobbies (end time 04-Sep-08 20:44:55 BST) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Zoom-Ball-Sliding-on-Ropes-Zooms-Back-Forth-in-Water_W0QQitemZ230259726875QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m230259726875&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177)

Thank you so much firmbeliever. I think this is VIRTUALLY the same thing. Mine was never used in water though. I have asked this seller if they would ship to the UK! If you come across any more or anything similar for dry land, do let me know. Many thanks for your time & trouble, Sammie