Basketball Training Method and System

Abstract

A basketball training method and system is provided. In some embodiments the present invention comprises a basketball with an embedded passive RFID emitter that may be actuated by a wearable RFID reader that may be worn on a players waist, chest, or head for purposes of assessing, correcting, and enhancing a player's dribbling skills, passing performance, and rebounding skills.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]Not applicable.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to basketball training methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to an athletic training method and technique that automatically tracks the movement of an athletic sports ball, allowing one to determine and improve a player's athletic ability.BACKGROUND[0003]Basketball is an extremely dynamic and physically demanding sport that requires a player to make rapid transitions in movement while simultaneously being able to dribble, catch, and pass a basketball. Basketball players must also make rapid transitions in movement in a manner that avoids injuries. Proper basketball training techniques are critical to due the physical and athletic demands of the game.[0004]Dribbling, passing performance, and rebounding are vital skills that each basketball player needs to hone and perfect in order to successfully play the game. Research has shown that dribbling s...

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Benefits of technology

[0015]In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for a practice basketball having a passive radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) sensors embedded within the inner lining of the basketball. In addition, the present invention may provide for an RFID reader configured to emit electromagnetic energy waives that power and activate the passive RFID to be worn by the player on the waist, chest, or head. When the player dribbles the ball within range of the waist worn RFID reader, the RFID reader will sound an alert. Likewise, when the player catches a passed ball within range of the chest worn RFID reader, the RFID reader will sound an alert. Similarly, when the player catches a rebound within range of the head worn RFID reader, the RFID reader will sound an alert. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the “range” may be set by the player or trainer, allowing for the player to dribble, pass, or rebound the ball within a pre-determined distance or range of the worn RFID reader.

[0017]The unique features of this product will provide the following benefits for consumers everywhere: hone dribbling skills and passing accuracy, develop concentration and self-discipline, physical endurance, and improvement of eye discipline and coordination.

Problems solved by technology

Basketball is an extremely dynamic and physically demanding sport that requires a player to make rapid transitions in movement while simultaneously being able to dribble, catch, and pass a basketball.

Traditional basketball training methods, however, have challenges with adequately, consistently, and accurately identifying specific problem areas for each individual athlete.

While this disclosure does provide basketball training methods, it fails to provide for an alert system that lets users and / or trainers know when the ball is not dribbled, passed, or rebounded properly.

However, this disclosure also fails to provide for an alert system that lets users and / or trainers know when the ball is not dribbled, passed, or rebounded properly.

While this disclosure does provide for a basketball training method that assesses a player's shooting skills, it also fails to provide for a basketball training method that assesses a player's dribbling skills, passing performance, and rebounding skills.

Various attempts have been made to solve the problems which may be found in the related art but have been unsuccessful.

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