Sports Practice Platform

Abstract

This invention relates a sports practice platform that is portable and adjustable having at least two panels capable of being releasably joined to form a base and comprising flanges at the end of the panels, said base including a removable turf material, said flanges hold said turf material in place on base, and removable legs of varying lengths. The object of this invention is to provide a versatile, lightweight, portable sports practice platform.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application relates to and claims priority from the earlier filed provisional application No. 61 / 400,188 filed on Jul. 26, 2010 having the title “Golf at any angle, training aid”.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LIST COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]A variety of sports practice platforms are well known in prior art as athletes have long demanded a way of practicing certain maneuvers, such as a golf, tennis, or baseball swing. When an athlete discovers a certain game weakness, he desires to make a correction to his game. The best way to do this is to simulate the conditions and practice over and over again. Practice platforms are useful for this because they allow an athlete to re-create the conditions, such as a desired slope, and allow the athlete the needed practice time.[0005]On...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]removable legs of varying lengths,It is anticipated that this practice platform can be used in conjunction with a variety of sports, such as tennis, baseball, golf, or any other sport that requires weight transfer, such as what is seen during swing practice. However, for purposes of describing this invention, it will be described in terms of a golf practice platform. It is also an object of this invention that platform be easily portable and stowable so that a user can carry and setup the platform at any number of practice areas or conditions.

[0016]This practice platform utilizes removable legs to vary the height of the platform. The removable legs may comprise any material suitable to support the platform and the weight of a user. Such material may include aluminum, pvc pipe, etc. It is anticipated that this sports training platform will be sold as a kit with a variety of pre-determined leg lengths provided. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that the legs may be customizable to an individual athlete. If the athlete desires to add slope to the platform, he simply screws the legs into the pre-set openings. It is anticipated that the legs and the openings will have complementary threads to one another so that assembly is easy. While threading the legs into an opening is preferable, other suitable methods of attaching the legs are possible. It is also anticipated that the legs and openings will all be standard so that any leg can fit into any opening. One skilled in the art will also recognize that the platform can be used without any legs.

[0017]When a user desires to transport this practice platform, the platform breaks down easily into a stowable and portable arrangement. The legs, if used, are simply unscrewed and stowed into place under the panels. The turf is removed and the panels are released from each other. The turf can then be folded and placed between the two panels. The panels are then joined together in a folded, locked position so that that all parts are held between the panels. A handle can be added for ease of carrying.

Problems solved by technology

The problem with this invention is that it is not anticipated to be portable and is unable to hold a ball on the turf or a tee in a desired location.

Further, this mat is not suitable for other sports.

The problem with this invention is that it is not easily portable or useable in a variety of conditions.

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