Bunt master

a bunt master and master technology, applied in the field of bunts, can solve the problems of missing the ball, many kids do not know how to bunt, and do not use proper technique, etc., and achieve the effect of improving hand-eye coordination developmen
US20080039241A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-14KENNETH EUGENE POPE
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
KENNETH EUGENE POPE
Publication Date
2008-02-14
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The main features of this invention are the patented finger grips and the catching net. The finger grips are designed to provide consistent hand/finger placement on the bat while bunting. The net enables the individual who is bunting to receive instant feedback as to the success or failure of the bunt. If the bunt is successful, the batter will have caught the ball in the net. The bat's weight and length are the same as used in the game of baseball. As the batter continues to improve with this invention, their muscle memory will develop making them a better bunter. Since the bat uses plastic balls, the net also allows the bat to be used indoors without increased risk of household damage. The net can also hold several small plastic balls simultaneously which will save time and increase the number of practice bunts a player can take in a desired time.
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[0001] U.S. Patent Documents1)3,268,226 8 / 1966Martino273 / 26 B2)D0351,86810 / 1994PendergrassD21 / 725Non U.S. Patent Sources3)Leland Bunt Sock Training Aid:http: / / www.onlinesports.com / pages / I,MW-SJBUNT1.html4)The Bunt Cup: http: / / www.bunt-cup.com / 5)SSK Bunt Trainer:http: / / www.wasupply.com / EADINhome.aspx?SearchText=ShowSelected&T1=TRB60ASTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0003] In baseball, bunting the ball is an offensive maneuver utilized by the batter. The goal of a bunt is to minimize the distance the ball travels. This is accomplished in three steps. First the batter must “square around”. By this, he must pivot on the front foot and slide the back foot up a few inches. The shoulders are almost square to the plate. Next, he must hold the bat so it is parallel with the front of the plate; the height of the handle is lower than the bat head. The batter's top hand is then slid up ...

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