Golf training device

a training device and golf technology, applied in golf, golf accessories, sport equipment, etc., can solve the problems of difficult to master the rotation of the hips in synchronization with the turning of the hands, and achieve the effect of improving the golf swing

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-08-18
BUTTS & BUTTS
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[0008]According to a preferred embodiment of the instant invention, there is provided herein an instructional device which encourages a golfer to perform a proper golf swing. The preferred device helps the user to time their hip rotation to coincide with the rotation of their hand. There has been a wide variety of devices created in order to improve the golf swing, although never a device of this sort. Rotating the hips in synchronization with turning of the hands is a difficult feat to master, especially for a beginner. With this device, if the user does not rotate their hops at the correct time, they will hit a rod with their hands. Thus, this invention teaches correct timing.

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Rotating the hips in synchronization with turning of the hands is a difficult feat to master, especially for a beginner.

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[0019]Referring now to the drawings, wherein the reference numerals indicate the same parts throughout the several views, there is provided herein a system and method for allowing a golfer to self-correct his or her swing. According to the preferred embodiment, and as is generally set out in FIGS. 1-11, the instant invention comprises a swing guide 100 which is positionable to extend in a forward direction from a golfer's belt. Note that for purposes of the instant disclosure, the term “waistband” will be used to refer both the waistband of a pair of pants, a golfer's belt, or any similar item that encircles the golfer's waist.

[0020]A key aspect in the instant device is that it is designed to assist the golfer in timing hip rotation to match the rotation of his or her hands. That is, it well known to those of ordinary skill in the art that proper timing can lead to more predictable ball trajectories and the instant invention is designed to assist the golfer in obtaining such timing....

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Abstract

This invention is an instruction teaching device to create a proper golf swing. The device helps the user to synchronize their hip rotation with the rotation of their hands. Rotating the hips and hands at the same time is difficult to master, especially for a beginner. With this device, if a user does not rotate his or her hips at the correct time, then the user's hands will encounter the forwardly extending rod that is affixed to the user's waist. Thus, this invention teaches correct timing.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 305,374 filed on Feb. 17, 2010, and incorporates said provisional application by reference into this document as if fully set out at this point.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to golf training device and, more particularly, to a guide that is attachable to a waist of a golfer.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is well known in the field of golfing that a proper swing can result in a much lower score which, of course, translates to a better game. Imperfections in the golfer's swing can result in the ball traveling in a different direction than was intended. Examples of such misdirected shots include a slice, a hook, a topped shot, etc.[0004]Although most golfers understand, at least in theory, how to hit a shot correctly, it is often difficult to put into practice the abstract knowledge that might have been gleaned fro...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/36
CPCA63B69/3608A63B2209/10A63B2209/08A63B69/3623
Inventor BUTTS, PHILLIPBUTTS, CONOR
Owner BUTTS & BUTTS
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