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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

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-15
DISTEFANO BENITO J
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[0009] The present invention provides a lightweight, portable training device to assist in training a baseball player in proper hitting techniques according to the methods of the present invention. The present invention will train a batter through the entire swing, including initial coiling and weight transfer through the forward stride and forward shift of body weight through the swing. The present method will also help in developing proper balance and bat control.

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Many such prior art devices are so constraining that the user loses concentration on what the proper stance and swing motion are.
As a result, they often develop bad habits which are difficult to break.

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[0060] It will be seen that the present invention achieves several objects described above, namely: to show proper initial batting stance position; to provide a visible indication of the correctness of the batter's swing, observable by both the batter and the batter's trainer; to enable immediate adjustments for training; to assist in developing an appropriate, balanced swing with minimal practice; to provide a relatively simple construction which is easy to use and will not intimidate any batter; and to provide an easily fabricated, rugged device capable of reliable performance for many years.

[0061] Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the training device 100 of the present invention. Training device 100 comprises a first rod section 101 which is preferably approximately three feet to five feet in length. Attached, preferably orthogonally, slidably, and rotably, near one end of first rod section 101 is second rod section 103, which is preferably approx...

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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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IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B69/0002A63B2069/0008A63B69/3667
Inventor DISTEFANO, BENITO J.
Owner DISTEFANO BENITO J
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