Sports swing training apparatus and method

Abstract

A training apparatus with a main body, a first member securable to the main body, the position of which is adjustable relative to the main body, a brace connected to the first member that has a substantially planar top surface inclined at an angle relative to the surface when the apparatus is being used, and a means of securing and unsecuring the first member from the main body so that the position of the brace may be adjusted. The apparatus substantially improves batting skills and pitching and throwing skills with emphasis on control of lower body movement. The apparatus builds on muscle memory by requiring the user to properly distribute his / her weight to the rear leg and foot while in a batting stance or a pitching position and forcing the user into the correct hitting position and the proper throwing or pitching motion.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This nonprovisional application relates to the content of, and claims priority to, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 758,970, filed Jan. 13, 2006, which is incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a training apparatus for sports swings, and, more particularly, to a training device designed to assist with improving one's batting skills and pitching and throwing skills, thereby reducing frustration for the user while simultaneously increasing his or her confidence level. This device substantially improves skills by emphasizing control of the lower body movements in order to obtain the correct hitting position and the proper throwing or pitching motion. This invention is also applicable in training golfers with their swing.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Athletes constantly need to improve the fundamental skills of their sport. Baseball i...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]The present invention substantially improves and solves the problems discussed above. In this era of an “instant gratification” mindset, users will be extremely surprised at how fast they can see positive results using the present invention. Moreover, because of the reduced time period from which users begin seeing positive results from the present invention, dramatic results can often be seen in less than one month and, at times, in as little as half an hour. A user will increase his or her batting average and have a more enjoyable experience with the game. The final result is a dramatically improved batter or pitcher with increased levels of confidence and self-esteem.

[0016]Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to assist both children and adult players with improving batting skills by making better contact with the baseball and hitting the baseball with more power.

[0017]It is another object of the present invention to assist the user in developing sound pitching and throwing skills.

[0018]It is yet another object of the present invention to improve the user's balance while the user is hitting or throwing a baseball.

[0019]It is a further object of the present invention to provide consistency and muscle control throughout the lower body and to allow a user to develop a feel for the proper swing or throw through the use of muscle memory.

[0020]It is another object of the present invention to teach the proper turn while hitting by teaching the user to distribute his or her weight on his or her rear leg and foot.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is often difficult to explain the proper turn technique and correct hitting position, not only to young players, but also to older, more experienced players.

Game play is an inefficient way of improving one's skills.

Moreover, without the proper training, a baseball player may never realize his or her full potential.

In particular, there may be hitting problems associated with improper weight distribution of which the user is unaware.

There is also an increased chance of injury associated with improper batting techniques.

The device includes a pair of thigh rests in which the golfer rests his thighs during his golf swing and is extremely cumbersome and relatively complicated.

This device is not used to assist a baseball hitter with the proper turn while batting.

This does not disclose aiding with muscle memory or assisting one to keep their weight on their rear foot while hitting.

The prior art discloses training devices that are bulky and expensive and do not contemplate a baseball hitter maintaining only one foot on the ground as a proper stance.

None of the prior art teach a training device where the user rests one knee on a device while hitting.

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