Mobile practice target

a technology of target and ball, which is applied in the field of training equipment, can solve the problems of not being able to effectively train the ball placement skills of driven versus lofted throws, and the prior art devices are not specifically useful for the development of ball placement skills under simulated game conditions, and achieves the effects of convenient assembly and disassembly, convenient coaching and evaluation of a player's form, and easy assembly and disassembly
US20050200079A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-15ATHLETIC INSTRUCTION METHODS
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
ATHLETIC INSTRUCTION METHODS
Publication Date
2005-09-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A mobile practice target is described, wherein the target includes (a) a framework comprising a base support and at least one substantially vertical support extending above said base support and an angled support associated with said substantially vertical support, wherein said angled support is at an angle of from about 15 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the substantially vertical support, (b) a means for capturing an object propelled at the mobile practice target, and (c) a mobility means associated with the base support to facilitate transport of the mobile practice target. The practice target is movable to simulate dynamic training conditions such as encountered by athletes under game conditions.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 552,597, filed Mar. 12, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates to training equipment useful in the practice of sports, the development of throwing skills and the like. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Many devices are known for the purpose of teaching basic throwing, hitting, kicking skills and the like for beginners or for more advanced players, typically under static conditions. Such devices include golf ball targets, devices for pitching practice, tennis training, football kicking practice and the like. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,679,795 to Ouimette discloses a portable target for baseball or softball pitchers. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,516,115 to McLain, 5,037,095 to Nedwick and 5,333,856, to Gery describe devices having pockets provided in netting. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,718,668, Schipske and 4,836,542...

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