Article of manufacture, more specifically, a basketball training glove

Abstract

An article of manufacture, more specifically, a basketball training glove, with a primary element that is a physical aid to train and reinforce proper ball handling technique, such as an element in the palm of the glove that makes it impossible for a ball handler to palm a basketball, enforcing the use of the finger tips for proper ball control, and another primary element of the glove with optional weights for resistance training for the purpose of building power and speed into the hands, wrists, and arms, the advantage of the current invention being that it provides for fingertip ball control and weight resistance training at the same time and incorporates both features into one pair of basketball training gloves.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is based on provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 687783, filed on Jun. 7, 2005.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention relates generally to the field of sports equipment and specifically to an article of manufacture, more specifically, a basketball training glove. The advantage of the current invention being that it provides for fingertip ball control and weight resistance training at the same time and incorporates both features into one pair of basketball training gloves. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0005] It is important when training and coaching basketball to teach proper ball handling technique. A common error made by novice players is palming the ball while dribbling. Palming prevents good control of the ball and may even result in a penalty for ‘carrying’. [0006] Be...

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Benefits of technology

[0022] Another object of the invention is to provide a physical aid to train and reinforce proper ball handling technique by providing a training glove that forces the player to use fingertip ball contact, making it impossible for the ball handler to palm the basketball.

[0025] Another object of the invention is to increase strength for improved ball control and speed.

[0026] Another object of the invention is to cause the overall skill and level of play of its users to increase dramatically.

[0029] In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed an article of manufacture, more specifically, a basketball training glove, comprising: a primary element that is a physical aid to train and reinforce proper ball handling technique, such as an element in the palm of the glove that makes it impossible for a ball handler to palm a basketball, enforcing the use of the finger tips for proper ball control, and another primary element of the glove comprising optional weights for resistance training for the purpose of building power and speed into the hands, wrists, and arms, the advantage of the current invention being that it provides for fingertip ball control and weight resistance training at the same time and incorporates both features into one pair of basketball training gloves.

Problems solved by technology

A common error made by novice players is palming the ball while dribbling.

Palming prevents good control of the ball and may even result in a penalty for ‘carrying’.

Glove causes mishandling of ball if fingertip control is not maintained.

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