Soccer Training Apparatus and Method

a technology for soccer players and equipment, applied in the field of equipment for training soccer players, can solve the problems of not being able to simulate the reach of a goalkeeper, the device cannot simulate many limitations of the goalkeeper's reach, and the inability to place the device to simulate the goalkeeper standing in front of the goal line, etc., and many conventional devices do not allow the possibility of a shot just inside the goal, just below the entire length of the horizontal crossbar of the goal

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-16
STEPHENSON WILLIAM A
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A deficiency of many conventional training devices is that they cannot be positioned to simulate a goalkeeper standing in front of the goal line.
Another problem is that many convention training devices do not simulate many limitations of a goalkeeper's reach, that the goalkeeper will sometimes fail to stop a shot within ...

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[0019]Referring now in more detail to the exemplary drawings for purposes of illustrating embodiments of the invention, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding or like elements among the several views, there is shown in FIG. 1 a soccer training apparatus 10 that includes a net 12 having a peripheral edge 14. Preferably, though not necessarily, the apparatus 10 is collapsible to facilitate storage when not in use. The apparatus 10 is shown in an outstretched, deployed configuration in which the peripheral edge 14 defines a generally cross-shaped blocking surface area 16. The net 12 extends across the entire blocking surface area 16, although the net is only partially shown for ease and clarity of illustration.

[0020]The generally cross-shaped blocking surface area 16 simulates the reach of a person acting as goalkeeper. The blocking surface area 16 has cutouts or recesses 18 at the top and bottom corners. The shape and location of the recesses 18 on the blocking surfac...

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A soccer training apparatus comprising a generally cross-shaped net and a stabilizing device that holds the net in a selected position relative to a soccer goal. The net is sized smaller than the goal and can be position to cover a central portion of the goal. The net can be held in place by cords and straps and/or a rigid frame attached to the soccer field. A stabilizing device can be used to hold the net in place so that the net can be readily moved in a position on the goal line to simulate the reach of a goalkeeper during a penalty kick or in a position in front of the goal line to simulate the reach of a goalkeeper during a place kick. The net can also be used as mini-goal or smaller sized goal during a short-sided soccer game.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to sports training equipment and, more particularly, to an apparatus and method for a training soccer players to kick a ball past a goalkeeper.[0003]2. Description of the State of the Art[0004]In soccer, also referred to as football, a free kick at the goal is given to a team when a player on the opposite team commits certain types of fouls. A place kick is a type of free kick given at the location of the foul. During a place kick, a lined-up barrier of three to seven defenders can be positioned near the goal to help the goalkeeper in his defense and to block as much of the kicker's view of the goal as possible. The goalkeeper need not remain on the goal line before the ball is kicked. A penalty kick or “PK” is another type of free kick. A penalty kick is given to a team when the player of the opposite commits the foul within the player's penalty area. The free kick at the goal is given ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B63/004A63B69/002A63B2243/0025A63B69/34A63B69/0097
Inventor STEPHENSON, WILLIAM A.
Owner STEPHENSON WILLIAM A
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