An amusement device that includes an elastic ball, a rigid, generally
rectangular platform surrounding the ball so as to give the ball a figure
eight appearance, an elongated elastic handle extending upwardly from the
center of the ball, and a plurality of straps releasably securing the
handle to the platform. The handle includes an upper section, a lower
section, and a bar extending generally horizontally outwardly from the
upper section of the handle. The bar may be grasped by a person while
bouncing on the ball. The handle and the ball are made from an elastic
material such as rubber.