Apparatus and methods for improving batting skills

a technology of baseball and batting skills, applied in the field of baseball batting skills, can solve the problems of user losing concentration on what the proper stance and swing motion is, and developing bad habits which are difficult to break, and achieve the effect of developing proper balance and bat control
US20070060421A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-15DISTEFANO BENITO J
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
DISTEFANO BENITO J
Publication Date
2007-03-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A device and method for training baseball batters how to develop a proper stance and to properly shift weight from the back leg to the front leg during a swing. The portable device includes a series of indicator markers to show proper foot placement, head and navel alignment, and stride extension. The device includes separable sections that may be quickly assembled for easy set-up and disassembled for easy transportation.
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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 713,158 filed on Aug. 31, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates, in general, to apparatus and methods for improving the batting skills of a baseball player, and more particularly, to teaching how to develop a proper initial stance and to properly position and shift a batter's weight before and during a swing. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] In a baseball, a proper initial stance and controlled weight shift and swing are critical to good batting form. In order to deliver adequate power and control to strike a pitched ball, the batter's weight must be primarily on the batter's trailing foot at the start of the swing, then shifted during the swing at a point during the usual forward stride that will provide contact with the ball from the combined arm swing, wrist snap, and forward body movement. It is necessary that a player not over stride so as not to move his shoulders and...

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