Golf swing training device

Abstract

A golf training aid device that has an elongated plane arm, a pivot device coupled to the plane arm and a base member coupled to the pivot device. The base member is configured to stably support the pivot device and the plane arm in a desired swing plane. The pivot device and plane arm are configured in combination to provide for movement of the plane arm at an angle relative to the base member. The pivot device locks the plane arm in a locked position at an angle to establish the desired swing plane.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 058,515, entitled “GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE,” filed on Jun. 3, 2008, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]The invention relates to a golf swing training aid, and in particular, to a golf swing training aid for teaching a golfer the proper swing plane for executing a golf swing.[0004]2. Discussion of Related Art[0005]Many golfers suffer from an inherent difficulty in swinging a golf club in a proper swing plane. In addition, simply being aware that the club is not being properly swung by the golfer does not always enable a golfer to make the necessary corrections to improve their golf swing. Rather, repetitive practice of a proper golf swing in the proper golf plane is extremely helpful for many to ensure that a good golf swing is consistently made. Providing a golfer with verbal ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The present invention is directed to a golf swing training aid for teaching a golfer the proper swing plane by providing feedback to the golfer to ensure consistent, repetitive golf swings. The device provides immediate feedback to the golfer, since the golf club contacts the training device during the execution of the golf swing if the golf swing is not in the proper swing plane, thereby helping to ensure the proper placement of the golf club during the swing process.

[0009]Among some of the advantages of the swing aid training device of the present invention are: that the swing training aid device provides for a proper swing plane feedback immediately to the golfer as the golf club is swung by the golfer; the swing training aid allows the golfer to strike a golf ball while practicing swinging of the club in the proper swing plane; and that the swing training aid device is light weight, simple in design, inexpensive, and portable. The swing aid training device can be folded up to a compact size so that it can be carried in the golfer's bag, and can repeatedly be setup by the golfer quickly and easily in any location.

Problems solved by technology

Many golfers suffer from an inherent difficulty in swinging a golf club in a proper swing plane.

In addition, simply being aware that the club is not being properly swung by the golfer does not always enable a golfer to make the necessary corrections to improve their golf swing.

However, such teaching devices suffer from many deficiencies, which by way of example only include being large in size, heavy in weight, lacking in portability and versatility, lacking in ease of use, limited by not being able to hit balls while practicing one's golf swing with the teaching device, and a lack of repeatability of the swing plane training device to be constantly setup in the same configuration.

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