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Apparatus for assisting with optimal physical mechanics of a sports swing

a technology for optimal physical mechanics and apparatus, applied in racket sports, gymnastics, clubs, etc., can solve the problems of expensive pitching machines and facilities to contain batted balls in batting practi

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-27
BASTIAN MICHAEL
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Batting practice often involves expensive pitching machines and facilities to contain the batted balls.

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[0016]Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in conjunction with the embodiments, it will be understood the invention is not to be limited to these embodiments, but is intended to cover alternatives and modifications, which may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0017]As previously discussed, the apparatus of the present disclosure relates to a training apparatus for assisting with optimal physical mechanics of a sport swing. Such apparatus may include those used to facilitate training in a number of sports, such as baseball, softball, golf, hockey, tennis or any other sport wherein a swing-like motion and / or movement is used. Accordingly, the apparatus of the present disclosure may be modified to include a baseball and / or softball bat, a tennis racket, a hockey stick,...

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Abstract

An apparatus for teaching optimal swing mechanics of a sport swing including a handle having an end portion; a tapered section coupled to the handle and defining a cavity; a connection member coupled to the handle and extending through the cavity, and an impact member coupled to an end of the connection member. The disclosure further provides an apparatus for teaching the optimal swing mechanics of a baseball or softball swing.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 117,054, filed Nov. 21, 2008 (the '054 application), the entire contents of which are fully incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for use in training individuals to achieve the optimal physical mechanics of a sports related swing and / or movement. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus for use in training individuals to achieve the optimal physical mechanics of a baseball or softball swing.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Most of us know that training and repetition are the key to perfecting a skill. Although this may be true in most areas, it is especially true for sports. A number of sports require continued practice and the ongoing development of skills. The repetition of movement and development of muscle memory is key to perfecting one's ability to ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B15/00A63B69/0002A63B69/0079A63B2243/0041A63B69/3623A63B69/38A63B69/0088A63B2102/22
Inventor BASTIAN, MICHAEL
Owner BASTIAN MICHAEL
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