Training apparatus for passing a projectile

a training apparatus and projectile technology, applied in the field of apparatus used to train hockey players, can solve problems such as the likelihood of hitting the bar, and achieve the effect of stabilizing the bar and resisting the turning momen

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-23
RICHARDSON GLEN WILLIAM +1
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[0011] The support members stabilize the bar onto the playing surface by having an extent which is wider than a wid...

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Thus, if the puck becomes tipped in flight, it is either visibly too high or i...

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[0019] Embodiments of the invention are adapted for use in practicing precision passing skills. While described herein in the context of hockey played on an ice surface using a hockey puck, those skilled in the art would understand that the invention is equally applicable to playing street hockey on a paved surface using a street hockey ball or to other games requiring similar skills of precision passing of a projectile along or above a playing surface.

[0020] Having reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the precision passing apparatus 1 is positioned on the playing surface 2 for use in training the skills of the player 3. A bar 4, forms the upper extent of the apparatus 1 and is spaced above the playing surface 2, by support members 5 positioned at first and second ends 6, 7 of the bar 4. An aperture 8 is formed between the first and second ends 6, 7. The aperture 8 has a first height H and a length 9 which is sufficiently long to permit passage of a projectile 10 therethrough. If the player...

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A training apparatus for practicing precision and controlled passing of a puck, in the case of ice hockey, or a ball in the case of street hockey, has a bar which is spaced above the playing surface by paired stacks of hockey pucks positioned at each end of the bar. Each stack in the pair is positioned to the side of the bar by an arm connected to the bar to provide stability for the bar and prevent tipping if hit by a pass. The space under the bar and between the supports provides a target which is sized so that only a precise and controlled pass where the puck is running on a flat surface or the ball can pass through.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] Embodiments of the invention relate to apparatus used to develop an athletic skill and, more particularly, to apparatus used to train hockey players to precisely pass a puck or ball. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It is well known to use a variety of apparatus in many sports to train an athlete to perform a particular skill in a precise and accurate manner. [0003] In the game of hockey, played on the ice, in a field or on a paved surface, the hockey player must develop the ability to handle the hockey stick and to pass the puck or ball precisely on target to be received by an intended teammate. Precision passing using a puck requires that the puck's running surface remain parallel to the ice surface, whether sliding on the ice surface or raised above the surface. Passed correctly in this manner, a puck can be readily picked up by a teammate. Pucks which are caused to rotate onto an edge surface are more likely to roll away from the target during the...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B69/0026A63B63/007
Inventor RICHARDSON, GLEN WILLIAMHISLOP, JAMES DONALD
Owner RICHARDSON GLEN WILLIAM
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