Toy figure simulating a jump shot

An easy to manufacture toy figure ( 10 ) for throwing balls or other aerial projectiles by emulating a jump shot in simulated games such as basketball. Resilient means ( 12 ) may be bent or compressed and then released to rebound substantially to their original form and position with speed sufficient to throw an aerial projectile ( 15 ) placed upon a body of animate shape ( 13 ) linked or attached directly or via said resilient means to supporting base ( 11 ). Said resilient means may be provided by a coil, leaf or other type of spring, or by a resilient or elastic material forming a part of the body or the base. Said animate body ( 13 ) may be designed to resemble popular ballplayers or imaginary animate shapes for marketing purposes, including player numbers on club color uniforms, with fixed or rotatable arms.