Bunt training apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bunt training apparatus that can be attached to a regular bat. The bunt training apparatus comprises a ball contacting portion with an increased ball-hitting area and a connecting unit that attaches the rear portion of the ball contacting portion. The ball contacting portion may be made by wood or other materials, may have different shapes, colors, modifications and decorations, and may have a through hole. The connecting unit may comprise one or more than one belts or other applicable structures. The bat may be a conventional or special one, for baseball, softball, or other applicable sport activities, and may be continuously used after removing the bunt training apparatus. A bat equipped with the bunt training apparatus of the present invention helps beginner players improve their bunting skills of beginner players by increasing the ball-hitting areas.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a bunt training apparatus, more particularly to a bunt training apparatus that is attached to a bat without damaging the bat for baseball or similar sports to enhance the hitting skill.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Youths as well as adults are encouraged to participate in sport activities including baseball and softball. As two of the most popular competitive sports in the United States, baseball and softball are often placed on the top of the list of the mostly selected sports. However, it is challenging for a beginner player to acquire essential skills for performing well in these sport activities, especially the skills for successfully bunting a ball. The commonly used conventional bat usually includes a round handle member, and a moderately enlarged round front portion which is used for bunting the ball. As the size of the front portion of a bat for hitting the ball is relatively small it may take long time of pract...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention aims to provide a new and improved bunt training apparatus to help beginners enhance their batting skills, especially bunting skills. The apparatus has an increased area to hit the ball, making it easier for both novice and seasoned players to hit it. It also has a through hole in the middle that aligns with the sweet spot of the conventional bat. The apparatus can be easily attached and removed from the bat without causing damage. The materials used for the connecting unit are economical and will not cause damage to the bat. Overall, the apparatus provides a simple, effective and economical solution for improving bunt training.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is challenging for a beginner player to acquire essential skills for performing well in these sport activities, especially the skills for successfully bunting a ball.

As the size of the front portion of a bat for hitting the ball is relatively small it may take long time of practice for a person to develop and sharpen such skills.

Bunting with such a conventional bat would be extremely difficult for a beginner player; thus the initial stage of that training is usually hard for a beginner player as if a beginner player fails to achieve a desired level of progress during the early stages of training, frustration may be generated and such frustration may negatively affect their enthusiasm to continue in pursuing the sport activity.

However, the above-mentioned improvements to the bat system either do not effectively improve or promote the bunting skills of beginner players.

In addition, these previously mentioned practice bats requires to be manufactured especially for only training purposes, which therefore incur high cost as these practice bats may not be used by the beginner players after a certain period of training.

Furthermore, as players have to practice with a specially made practice bat only for training purposes and replace it with a regular bat at a later time, such a change may act as a negative factor in the improvement of their bunting skills.

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