rebound wall

Abstract

The present invention describes a resilient wall positioned relative to a ball playing surface having an active area and configured for varying the rebound of a ball directed thereon, the resilient wall comprising: a wall that has a rebounding surface and is adapted to be positioned vertically relative to the ball hitting surface such that the rebounding surface generally faces the active area; the rebounding surface includes a plurality of impact zones each for The ball is returned according to the corresponding shot type, and each impact zone includes at least one rebound area, each of which is used to return the ball in the corresponding direction of rebound after the ball impacts on the rebound area. The active regions rebound the ball, each rebound region being shaped according to the corresponding direction of rebound and the shot type of the corresponding impact zone in which the rebound region is contained.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61 / 837,897, filed June 21, 2013, and entitled "Resilient Wall," the specification of which is incorporated by reference into this article. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to the field of resilient walls, and more particularly to a resilient wall adapted to modify the rebound of a ball directed towards said wall. Background technique [0004] Practice walls are known in the art. Taking tennis as an example, it is known to install or set up practice walls. Once installed or set up, a player alone or with others can hit a tennis ball against the practice wall so that the ball will be hit back to her / him. This enables the athlete to practice her / his style of play and hopefully improve her / his game. [0005] At least some of the conventional walls may have some of the following disadvantages: a) they may be planar s...

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[0005] At least some of the conventional walls may have some of the following disadvantages: a) they may be planar surfaces that force the player to hit the ball towards the wall at a predictable angle to ensure that the ball will be hit back to the player; b) They may be difficult to fit onto / with existing equipment; c) they may not be suitable for players with intermediate or advanced skill levels; d) they may not introduce enough variety into the ball's return, This causes athletes of any higher skill level to quickly become accustomed to the return of the ball generated by the wall, and thus develop a habit of "hitting against the wall", and even gradually get bored, thereby reducing the length of training; e) they may not Suitable for use by more than one player, e.g. as in "doubles" in tennis; etc.

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