Golf swing connector training device and method

Abstract

A golf swing connector training device maintains a user's arms at a fixed distance during a dual-arm swing. The device comprises laterally opposite arm-receiving cuff assemblies and a lateral adjustment mechanism. Each cuff assembly comprises a C-shaped band assembly. The band assemblies each have an arc length, a dynamic radius of curvature, and a longitudinal cuff axis. The radii of curvature enable a relaxed cuff profile and an actuating cuff profile. The relaxed cuff profile defines a cuff axis, and the actuating cuff profile enables a user's upper arm to pass into and out of coaxial alignment with the static cuff axis. The lateral adjustment mechanism functions to selectively fix the distance intermediate the band assemblies. The device maintains the user's upper arms at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing and automatically connects the chest to the arms thereby creating the golf swing's perfect connection.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to a training device for improving an athlete's gross arm motor movement. More particularly, the present invention relates to a training / practice device in order to create the proper connection between the chest and the arms for a golfer's swing.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]The present invention, preferably known as a golf swing connector or device, relates to a golf training / practice device. It is understood in the game of golf that the swing process is one of the more fundamental and important aspects in obtaining a consistent, dependable, and powerful result. However, in order to become proficient, a golfer must utilize a consistent, connected, and powerful motion that produces a result along a pre-selected path and pre-selected distance. Such a motion often takes years of practice and lessons to develop.[0005]It is also recognized that the most effective swing mo...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]By completing the swing triangle in a physical method aids the user to visualize, feel, and understand the proper big muscle connection principle in the proper swing action. The golf swing connector invention has as its primary objective to provide a physical means which forms a solid connection between user's upper arms and big shoulder muscles (base of the triangle) to ensure a truly connected swing activated and perpetuated by turning of the big muscles (shoulders) which then allows the arms (sides of triangle) and hands (apex of triangle) to be free and fluid in reaction to the power created by the connected swing action.

[0014]Another objective of the present invention is the provision of golf swing connector having means for connection to the upper arms (cuffs) that is flexible yet holds upper arms securely in place during swing action and a solid, robust connection in between cuffs to sustain swing loads and proper, sustainable distance between upper arms.

[0015]Another and further objective of the present invention is the provision of a golf swing connector having means to be portable so device can be easily stored in golf bag or other small travel devices. Another and further objective of the present invention is the provision of a golf swing connector having means to be adjustable so device can be easily fit to persons of various sizes and can be adjusted for various swing processes: full swing; chip swing; putting swing.

[0017]Each telescopic member comprises a longitudinal member axis. The radii of curvature enable a relaxed cuff profile and an actuated cuff profile, the relaxed cuff profile defines the longitudinal cuff axis, and the actuated cuff profile enables a user's upper arm to pass into and out of coaxial alignment with the longitudinal cuff axis. The telescopic members are telescopically matable and extend intermediate the band members, the telescopic members comprise a lateral adjustment mechanism for enabling the user to selectively alter the distance intermediate the cuff assemblies or cuff displacement relative to one another. The band members receive a user's upper arms, generally in superficial adjacency to the bicep-triceps region and the lateral adjustment mechanism thereby selectively fixes the distance intermediate the user's upper arms. The user may then practice his or her golf swing via repeated connected movements. Thus, the golf swing connector training device of the present invention may well function to maintain the user's upper arms at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing and provide the proper connection between the arms and chest.

Problems solved by technology

It has been found that the beginner, recreational, and amateur golfers are prone to begin unconnected and finish unconnected to their big muscles in the swing process whereby significantly diminishing their power and accuracy in their swing results.

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