PURPOSE: To provide an inexpensive ball catching device wherein an adjusting mechanism having the total length can be easily attached, and any experience and any skill, are not required in a ball catching device for catching a ball, to be used for a ball game and industrial equipment.

CONSTITUTION: Two holding members provided with clearances through which a target ball passes are provided on the supporting member at the distance through which the target ball does not pass, and a ball catching device is composed with a link arranged on the supporting member so as to be turned between the holding members. Thereby, an inexpensive ball catching device wherein an adjusting mechanism having the total length can be easily attached, and any experience and any skill are not required can be provided.