Lacrosse Practice Aid

a technology for lacrosse and practice, applied in the field of lacrosse practice aid, can solve the problems of lacrosse-ball leaving the lacrosse head, more serious situations, damage to home or property, etc., and achieve the effect of expanding the range of ball handling feel

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-06
WARRIOR SPORTS INC
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[0006] In accordance with the objects of the present invention, a lacrosse practice aid is provided for use with a lacrosse stick assembly including a lacrosse stick, a lacrosse head having a head ball stop, head sidewalls, and a head lip, a netting element attached to the lacrosse head, and a lacrosse ball positioned within, but not secured to, the netting element. The lacrosse practice aid includes a rear cover portion including a rear neck portion and a rear head engagement portion and a flexible front cove...

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In either case, ball-handling practice often results in the lacrosse-ball leaving the lacrosse head.
During indoor practice the cited scenario can result in more ser...

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[0013] Referring now to FIG. 1, which is an illustration of a lacrosse practice aid 10 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The lacrosse practice aid 10 is intended for use with a lacrosse stick assembly 12 (see FIG. 2) including a lacrosse stick 14, a lacrosse head 16 and netting element 18 affixed to the lacrosse head 16. A lacrosse ball 20 may be positioned within the netting element 18 and ball handled within the lacrosse head 16. The lacrosse head 16 includes a head ball stop 22, a pair of head sidewalls 24 and a head lip or scoop 26. Athletes place the lacrosse ball 20 within the netting element 18 and by manipulation of the lacrosse stick 14 perform ball-handling exercises. A difficulty with such exercises stems from the ball exiting the lacrosse head 16. Outdoors, this may cause inconvenience. Indoors, the lacrosse ball 20 may impact undesirable objects.

[0014] The present invention addresses these issues through the development of the lacrosse head pr...

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A lacrosse practice aid is provided for use with a lacrosse stick assembly including a lacrosse stick, a lacrosse head having a head base, head sidewalls, and a head lip, a netting element attached to the lacrosse head, and a lacrosse ball positioned within the netting element. The lacrosse practice aid includes a rear cover portion including a rear neck portion and a rear head engagement portion and a flexible front cover portion including a front neck portion, a front head engagement portion, and a front center flex region. The flexible front cover portion is in communication with the rear cover portion to form a head engagement pocket configured to secure the lacrosse head within. The front center flex region comprises a flexible surface such that the lacrosse ball is retained within the lacrosse head while providing an extended range of ball handling feel. The front neck portion and the rear neck portion form a neck perimeter.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present invention claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 824,378 filed Sep. 1, 2006, and entitled “Lacrosse Practice Aid”.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to a lacrosse practice aid and more particular to a lacrosse head cover with simulated-play characteristics. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The sport of lacrosse has increased in popularity significantly over the years. Wherein it once had a limited range of collegiate clubs in the east coast, it now ranges throughout the United States and Internationally. In combination with its official growth, so too has the growth of general popularity and the resultant increase in general recreational play. One key aspect of lacrosse is the necessity for developing ball-control skills. In essence, these skills are fundamental to the development and maintenance of proper lacrosse performance. As such, players of every skill level ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B69/00A63B69/0075A63B2243/005A63B2209/10A63B71/0045A63B2102/14
Inventor HERMAN, CRAIG
Owner WARRIOR SPORTS INC
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