Designated hitter pitching training system (The DH)

Abstract

The Designated Hitter Pitching Training System (DH) is a silhouette figure of a batter that stands in the batter's box during bullpen sessions for baseball and fastpitch softball pitchers of all ages and skill levels. Constructed of durable polyethylene, the DH comes in three sizes: the Pro (6′2″), Varsity (5′8″) and Youth (5′2″). The DH provides a more realistic, game-like way for pitchers to practice and will improve a pitcher's ability to more consistently throw their pitches in the strike zone, as well as pitch more accurately and confidently to the inside part of the plate with the Inside Pitch Target. All of this will combine to improve game performance. The DH can also be used by pitchers and catchers as part of their practice activities such as throwing to bases, bunt defense, pitchouts, and intentional walks.

Description

[0001]An article of manufacture for providing a more realistic, durable and safe means for baseball and fastpitch softball pitchers of all ages and skill levels to more effectively practice the act of pitching a safe means for baseball and fastpitch softball pitchers to practice throwing inside jamming pitches and a tool for training baseball and fastpitch softball pitchers to improve their ability to consistently throw any and all pitches throughout the entire strike zone, thereby improving their preparation for game performance.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableDESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]This invention relates generally to the field of baseball and fastpitch softball pitching training and more specifically to an article of manufacture for providing a more realistic, durable and safe means for baseball and fastpitch softball pitchers of all ages and skill levels to more effect...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0009]The primary object of the invention is to provide baseball and fastpitch softball pitchers a way to practice the act of pitching in a more realistic, game-like setting, enabling them to more consistently throw their pitches into the strike zone and therefore prepare for games more effectively. It includes several novel features not offered by the prior art apparatus. It is simpler and more durable in construction, universally usable, and more versatile in operation than similar products.

[0010]Another object of the invention is that it allows pitchers, via the Inside Pitch Target, a unique and effective means of practicing throwing pitches to the inside part of the strike zone.

[0011]A further object of the invention is that it is safer than any similar product on the market. Engineered with a flat surface and beveled edges, defelected pitches are virtually eliminated.

Problems solved by technology

Pitcher's Pal: Constructed with odd angles at the elbow and upper body that results in dangerous deflections when hit by a pitched ball.

Its base is very large and not able to be placed close to the plate to simulate a “crowding the plate” type of hitter.

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