Training Apparatus to Maintain Straight Arm formation for Volleyball Players

Abstract

A training apparatus to maintain straight arm formation for volleyball player includes an arm sleeve, a pair of elongated support sleeves, a pair of rods, a wrist fastener strap, and a bicep fastener strap. The pair of elongated support sleeves is connected along the arm sleeve so that the pair of rods can be removably inserted into the arm sleeve. When the arm sleeve is worn by the volleyball players, the pair of rods extends from the wrist area to the bicep area over the elbow of the players. Resultantly, the pair of rods prevents the player from bending their arms during game play. The wrist fastener strap and bicep fastener strap that wraps around the arm sleeve and the pair of rods provide additional securing support to maintain the placement of the arm sleeve around the player's arm, during the game play.

Description

[0001]The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62 / 308,037 filed on Mar. 14, 2016.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of sports equipment. More specifically, the present invention is a training apparatus to maintain straight arm formation for volleyball players during passing situations.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Volleyball is a team sport that allows two teams score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court side as a net separates two teams. During the game, players of both teams go through basic skills of volleyball that are serve, pass, set, attack, block, and dig as the opposing team is trying to ground the ball. The passing is one of the most important skills so that a team can properly handle opponent's serve or any form of attack. When the inside parts of the joined forearms are utilized to pass the ball, it is critical that the passing player keep their both arms...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a training apparatus for volleyball players to maintain straight arm formation during passing situations. It is designed to prevent players from bending their arms when trying to keep their arms straight during practice. The apparatus is a training arm sleeve with rods that are positioned within elongated support sleeves to prevent bending of the player's arm. The arm sleeve is secured around the player's arm using a wrist fastener strap and a biceps fastener strap. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a training tool for volleyball players to improve their straight arm formation and proper ball passing during game play.

Problems solved by technology

Even though this is an important skill that every player must master during practice, some players have a difficult time keeping their arms together and straight.

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