Golf swing connector training device and method

Abstract

A golf swing connector training device for maintaining a user's upper arms and / or legs at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing. The golf swing connector training device having first and second arm / leg-receiving cuff assemblies and assembly-adjusting means, each cuff assembly comprising a band assembly, the band assemblies each having an are length and a longitudinal cuff axis. The assembly-adjusting means extending intermediate. The band assemblies enable the user to selectively and rigidly fix the distance intermediate the band assemblies. The assembly adjusting means includes two transverse members configured such that a first member receives a second member. The first member includes an extending push button, the second member includes at least two apertures such that the apertures receive the push button and allow the push button to move from one end of the aperture to an opposite end of the aperture, the band assemblies receiving a user's upper arms, the assembly-adjusting means fixing the distance intermediate the user's upper arms, the golf swing connector training device thus for maintaining the user's upper aims at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field Of The Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to a training device for improving an athlete's gross connected body motor movement. More particularly, the present invention relates to a training / practice device in order to create the proper connection between the big muscles and small muscles of the lower body and upper body for a golfer's swing to maximize the most effective, kinetic motion in an unencumbered, natural manner.[0003]2. Description Of The Prior Art[0004]The present invention, preferably known as a golf swing connector or device, relates to a golf training / practice device. It is understood in the game of golf that the swing process is one of the more fundamental and important aspects in obtaining a consistent, dependable, and powerful result. However, in order to become proficient, a golfer must utilize a consistent, connected, and powerful motion that produces a result along a pre-selected path and pre-selected ...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a golf swing connector training device that connects the upper body big muscles of the user to the lower body big muscles in proper relation whereby the user's swing will begin connected and finish connected to the big muscles for maximum power and coordination. It has been found that the beginner, recreational, and amateur golfers are prone to begin unconnected and finish unconnected to their big muscles in the swing process whereby significantly diminishing their power and accuracy in their swing results.

[0013]By completing the swing triangle in a physical method aids the user to visualize, feel, and understand the proper big muscle connection principle in the proper swing action. The golf swing connector invention has as its primary objective to provide a physical means which forms a solid connection between user's upper arms and big shoulder muscles (base of the upper body triangle) to ensure a truly connected swing activated and perpetuated by turning of the big muscles (shoulders) which then allows the arms (sides of triangle) and hands (apex of triangle) to be free and fluid in reaction to the power created by the connected swing action. The golf swing connector invention has as another primary objective to provide a physical means which forms a solid connection between user's legs (base of the lower body triangle) to ensure a truly solid feet-ground connection against which is needed for maximum power activated by the connected upper body swing.

[0014]Another objective of the present invention is the provision of golf swing connector having means for connection to the upper arms (cuffs) that is flexible yet holds upper arms securely in place during swing action and a solid, robust connection in between cuffs to sustain swing loads and proper, sustainable distance between upper arms without encumbrance or tension.

[0015]Another and further objective of the present invention is the provision of a golf swing connector having means to be portable so device can be easily stored in golf bag or other small travel devices. Another and further objective of the present invention is the provision of a golf swing connector having means to be adjustable so device can be easily fit to persons of various sizes and can be adjusted for various swing processes: full swing; chip swing; putting swing.

[0017]Each telescopic member comprises a longitudinal member axis. The radii of curvature enable a relaxed cuff profile and an actuated cuff profile, the relaxed cuff profile defines the longitudinal cuff axis, and the actuated cuff profile enables a user's upper arm to pass into and out of coaxial alignment with the longitudinal cuff axis. The telescopic members are telescopically members and extend intermediate the band members, the telescopic members comprise a lateral adjustment mechanism for enabling the user to selectively alter the distance intermediate the cuff assemblies or cuff displacement relative to one another. The band members receive a user's upper arms, generally in superficial adjacency to the bicep-triceps region and the lateral adjustment mechanism thereby selectively fixes the distance intermediate the user's upper arms. The band members also receive a user's legs, generally in superficial adjacency to the middle thigh region, just above the knees, and the lateral adjustment mechanism thereby selectively fixes the distance intermediate the user's legs. The user may then practice his or her golf swing via repeated connected movements. Thus, the golf swing connector training device of the present invention may well function to maintain the user's upper arms at a fixed distance relative to one another during a dual-arm swing and provide the proper connection between the arms and chest, may well function to maintain the user's legs at a fixed distance relative to one another during the golf swing motion and provide the proper connection between the legs and feet.

Problems solved by technology

It has been found that the beginner, recreational, and amateur golfers are prone to begin unconnected and finish unconnected to their big muscles in the swing process whereby significantly diminishing their power and accuracy in their swing results.

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