Ball handling improvement device

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to sports training devices. Specifically, this invention relates to a device for improving the speed, power and control behind one or more ball handling skills, affected through the use of one or more resistance bands and two or more securing cuffs / means. Certain embodiments of the present invention may be used to improve the speed, power and control of a basketball player's ball handling skills, through toning, strengthening and providing muscle memory improvements to the muscles of the basketball player. Other embodiments may be utilized by players of any sport that would benefit from similar strengthening, toning and muscle memory improvements provided by the ball handling improvement device.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of the following provisional applications, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety: U.S. Pat. App. No. 61 / 812,940 filed on Apr. 17, 2013 and entitled “BALL HANDLING IMPROVEMENT DEVICE.”FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to sports training devices. Specifically, this invention relates to a device for improving the speed, power and control behind one or more ball handling skills, affected through the use of one or more resistance bands and two or more securing cuffs / means. Certain embodiments of the present invention may be used to improve the speed, power and control of a basketball player's ball handling skills, through toning, strengthening and providing muscle memory improvements to the muscles of the basketball player. Other embodiments may be utilized by players of any sport that would benefit from similar strengthening, toning and muscle me...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention are directed to a ball dribbling improvement device that provides improved muscle strength in the arms and increases dribbling speed, power and control. The device further aids in preventing injury by strengthening the muscles involved in dribbling, passing, and catching a ball.

Problems solved by technology

Basketball players looking to enhance their dribbling and ball handling skills have limited resources to do so.

Gaining access to such facilities however can be difficult, especially for long periods of time.

In addition, the idea of spending long periods of time engaged in ball handling drills or practicing with weighted basketballs can be unappealing, especially if the player has to travel a long distance to get to a practice location.

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