Practice bat

Abstract

A practice bat is provided for assisting batters to learn proper mechanics for hitting a thrown ball with the bat including an elongated flat member having a flat handle portion at one end and a flat generally paddle-like portion at its other end. A circular opening is formed in the paddle-like portion which has a diameter larger than the ball being thrown to the batter. The batter swings at the thrown ball and attempts to have the thrown ball pass through the circular opening which will indicate to the batter that he / she has executed a proper swing.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to a practice bat and more particularly to a practice bat for assisting batters to learn proper mechanics for hitting a thrown ball such as a baseball or softball.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Many types of practice bats have been previously provided in an attempt to assist batters to learn proper mechanics for hitting a thrown ball such as a baseball or the like. All of the practice bats of which applicant is aware have a handle which is circular in cross-section and which generally have a barrel portion which also has a circular cross-section. The problem with the utilization of a practice bat having a handle portion which is circular in cross-section is that the practice bat does not force the batter to properly place his / her hands around the handle portion. Further, the practice bats of which applicant has knowledge do not have the proper visual effects associated therewith whic...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]A practice bat is described for assisting batters to learn proper mechanics for hitting a thrown ball such as a baseball or softball. The practice bat is comprised of an elongated flat member having a flat handle portion at one end thereof and a flat, generally paddle-like portion at its other end. A circular opening is formed in the paddle-like portion which has a diameter larger than the ball being thrown to the batter. The thrown ball may be a wiffle ball, tennis ball, rag ball, etc. The end of the handle portion has a slightly enlarged portion which aids in preventing the batter's hands from slipping from the bat. The flat configuration of the handle portion results in opposing planar faces against which the batter places the palms of his / her hands which encourages the batter to properly rotate his / her hands into the proper position so that the thrown ball may pass through the circular opening in the practice bat as the batter swings the practice bat.

[0006]It is therefore a principal object of the invention to provide an improved practice bat for assisting batters to learn proper mechanics for hitting a thrown ball whether the ball is a baseball or softball.

[0008]Yet another object of the invention is to provide a practice bat of the type described which provides the batter with a unique visual view of the practice bat in relation to the thrown ball.

[0009]Still another object of the invention is to provide a practice bat of the type described which is durable in use, refined in appearance and economical of manufacture.

Problems solved by technology

The problem with the utilization of a practice bat having a handle portion which is circular in cross-section is that the practice bat does not force the batter to properly place his / her hands around the handle portion.

Further, the practice bats of which applicant has knowledge do not have the proper visual effects associated therewith which makes it difficult for the batter to properly swing the practice bat at a thrown ball.

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