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Tennis Training Device

a tennis training and tennis technology, applied in the field of tennis training equipment, can solve the problems of permanent scratching and damage of the tennis racquet, and the prior art device is not as securely attached to the tennis racqu

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-29
CARTER OMWAMI
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[0009]The present invention provides an improved tennis training device that in one illustrative embodiment includes an adjustable cuff for securely yet releasably attaching about the bicep of the user, a means for restricting the motion of a tennis racquet, and an elastic cord connecting the cuff to the means for restricting the motion of the tennis racquet. More specifically, the present invention provides a device releasably attachable to a tennis racquet to maintain the tennis racquet in a desired position relative to the user's arm so as to assist in improving the user's tennis stroke.
[0015]The present invention also includes a method for assisting a tennis player in correctly stroking a tennis racquet. The method includes attaching an attachment means to an upper arm of a tennis player, attaching a means for restricting the motion of the tennis racquet to the tennis racquet, and selecting or adjusting the length of a connecting means connecting the attachment means and the means for restricting motion so that the tennis racquet is prevented from unwanted forward motion and therefore is swung by the tennis player in a preferred or correct tennis stroke.

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This prior art device attaches to the frame of the tennis racquet, which can permanently scratch and damage the tennis racquet.
Moreover, this prior art device is not as securely attached to the tennis racquet as may be desired.

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[0024]Illustrative embodiments of a tennis training device for training a user in proper tennis swing and stroke technique according to the present invention to provide a full and detailed written description of the invention, and of the manner and process of making and using it, so as to enable one skilled in the pertinent art to make and use it, as well as the best mode of carrying out the invention, are shown in FIGS. 1-6. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an illustrative tennis training device embodying the invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of an attachment means suitable for the present invention. FIG. 3 is an axial view of the attachment means shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a plan view of a combination of a restricting means and a connecting means suitable for the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the training device of FIG. 1 as attached to a tennis racquet and a tennis player's arm. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a first alternative embodiment of a restricting mea...

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Abstract

A tennis training device for training a user proper tennis strokes with a means for attaching the tennis training device to an upper arm of a tennis player, a means for connecting the means for attaching to a tennis racquet, and a means for restricting the position of the tennis racquet in relation to the tennis player.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]This invention generally relates to athletic training equipment and more specifically to an improved tennis stroke training device.[0003]2. Prior Art[0004]Various devices have been proposed for helping tennis players position a tennis racquet in the proper alignment. Many such devices can assist the player in positioning the racquet prior to the tennis stroke and maintaining the racquet in position during the tennis stroke. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,476,257 is such a device that attaches to the frame of a tennis racquet, specifically the end or tip of the tennis racquet farthest from the tennis player. This prior art device attaches to the frame of the tennis racquet, which can permanently scratch and damage the tennis racquet. Moreover, this prior art device is not as securely attached to the tennis racquet as may be desired.[0005]Another tennis-related training device is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,150,821, which require...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00A63B69/38A63B49/00
CPCA63B69/0059A63B69/38A63B2225/09A63B2210/50A63B2209/10
Inventor CARTER, OMWAMI
Owner CARTER OMWAMI
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