Multiple target speed and/or agility training systems

Abstract

Described herein are training systems comprising more than one training device useful for improving the agility and / or speed of a trainee. At least two of the training devices in a system comprise signaling modules that can be used to engage or dis-engage the trainee. The disclosed systems more accurately re-create actual “play” environments in sports or any other endeavors having more than one potential target of engagement (e.g., team sports).

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a national phase application based on International Application No. PCT / US2014 / 026609, filed on Mar. 13, 2014, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 784,519, filed Mar. 14, 2013, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to training systems and methods of their use for improving a trainee's speed and / or agility.BACKGROUND OF THE ART[0003]Speed and agility are critical in numerous sports and other activities. However, motion in predictable patterns and / or on agility courses can be seen in advance and can be quickly learned by athletes. Conventional training systems include stationary courses such as ladder drills, running through tires, or basketball “suicide” drills. Further systems exist, such as targeted chasing systems wherein an athlete moves as rapidly as possible towards a selected one of a ...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]In another embodiment, the control module enables the drive device module to cause the at least one moving agency to propel the training device in a direction associated with a second sensor based on input from a second sensor input module. In one embodiment, the second sensor can be worn by a trainee and transmit signals to the second sensor input module.

[0010]In another embodiment, the control module enables the drive device module to cause the at least one moving agency to stop propelling the training device when an input module signals that the distance between a first sensor and a second sensor falls below a distance value, or when someone physically dislodges the connection by removing a flag or any other device attached to the starting mechanism.

[0011]In another embodiment, the control module enables the drive device module to cause the at least one moving agency to propel the training device towards a second sensor when an input module signals distance between a first sensor and the second sensor exceeds a distance value.

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In actual play, however, the motion may be unpredictable, and athletes must be able to react and move quickly.

These devices, however, still do not accurately capture real “play” in many situations because they are singular in nature whereas numerous sports have a number of players engaged during play.

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