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Baseball batting training device

a training device and baseball technology, applied in the field of training of athletes, can solve the problems of not providing much help in developing agility or hand-eye coordination, and achieve the effect of improving agility and hand-eye coordination

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-27
MARCHEL STEPHEN LEWIS
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[0006] This invention relates to a device for baseball batting training. The training device includes an upper rail and a lower rail supported in fixed relationship to each other by a plurality of rail supports. A plurality of legs support the rails and rail supports at a height above the ground that allows a batter to swing a bat between the rails using a natural batting swing. A plurality of resistance members are disposed between the rails to provide resistance as the batter swings the bat through the swing path between the rails.

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However, traditional weight training does not specifically target the muscles or body tissues used in batting.
Nor does it provide much help in developing agility or hand-eye coordination.

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[0013] It will be appreciated that the following description is intended to refer to specific embodiments of the invention selected for illustration in the drawings and is not intended to define or limit the invention, other than in the appended claim.

[0014] In the figures, in which like reference numerals indicate like elements, there is shown a preferred embodiment of a training device 10. The training device 10 can include a pair of substantially parallel rails, shown as an upper rail 12 and a lower rail 14. As used herein, the term substantially parallel rails means two or more elongated members, whether straight or curved, that are substantially the same distance apart along most of their lengths. The distance between the rails can be selected so that a batter can swing a bat through the device, as described in more detail below, without fear of striking the rails, and to establish an appropriate space to install resistance member, also described below. It is contemplated that...

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Abstract

A training device for baseball batting is described. The training device includes an upper rail and a lower rail supported in fixed relationship to each other by a plurality of rail supports. A plurality of legs support the rails and rail supports at a height above the ground that allows a batter to swing a bat between the rails using a natural batting swing. A plurality of resistance members are disposed between the rails to provide resistance as a batter swings the bat along a swing path between the rails.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to the training of athletes, and particularly to the training of baseball batters. BACKGROUND [0002] Baseball batting is a skill that requires agility, hand-eye coordination and strength. A player's ability to contact the ball and put it in play depends in large part on agility and hand-eye coordination. Conventionally, a player improves his or her skills by participating in batting practice or by performing dedicated agility exercises. Such activities can help the player develop the ability to hit the ball squarely and with the “sweet” part of the bat. [0003] Once a batter has successfully put a ball into play, what becomes of the play often depends on the strength of the batter. For example, when a ball is hit squarely, strength can mean the difference between a home run and a fly-out or between a line drive base hit and a weak ground ball. Therefore, baseball batters often strive to become stronger. [0004] In the past, baseball ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B21/026A63B69/0002A63B69/0057A63B2069/0008A63B2225/093
Inventor MARCHEL, STEPHEN LEWIS
Owner MARCHEL STEPHEN LEWIS
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