Lacrosse Practice Aid

Abstract

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.

Description

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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Benefits of technology

[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 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 house the lacrosse head therewithin. The front center flex region includes 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.

Problems solved by technology

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 serious situations.

Losing a ball from the head during indoor practice may result in damage to home or property if practice is performed in an unprotected indoor environment.

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