Practice Device For Golf And Other Sports

Abstract

A golf training device that is affixed to to the arm and hand of the golfer-in-training in order to control the range of hand movement during the downswing of a golf swing. The device having multiple embodiments that cooperatively controls hand to wrist angles in order to keep the hands in the proper position throughout the swing. More descriptively, the device allows complete range of motion of the hands except in the extended or downward direction ‘after’ initiation of the swing. In a golf swing it is important to disallow movement in the downward direction once the golf swing has been initiated, but it is also important to allow full and natural freedom of movement every other direction so a golfer-in-training does not feel uncomfortable or restriction while practicing. The present invention as constructed also allows the device to return to the natural address position upon completion of the swing.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]This invention allows a golfer-in-training to attain the maximum release of energy into a golf ball by restricting or even preventing forward movement of the hands during the downswing—dubbed scooping or flipping of the hands by golfers, causing various missed hits (fat, thin) shots. More so, this invention is very user friendly and comfortable. There is very minimal effort to properly set this device for the full variety of shots.2. Background Art[0002]The art of a golf swing involves a series of coordinated movements and body positions that, when done properly, results in a perfectly struck golf ball which is the goal of every golfer. By all accounts, the most important of these mechanical positions is the impact position where the stored energy of all the previous movements is transferred from the club head into the ball. If the position at impact is not mechanically correct, all the movements prior will have been minimali...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The current invention is a golf training device that aims to improve the golfer's ability to strike the ball with optimal club-head speed and accuracy. It provides multiple points of resistance to disallow improper movement of the hands during the downswing. The device restricts movement of the hands for full shots and other shots that do not require full flexion of the hand, allowing for flexibility in the lateral direction. It is easily manually released from its engagement so it's reset prior to each use. Overall, this device restrains improper movement of the hand during the downswing and allows for easy release from engagement.

Problems solved by technology

If the position at impact is not mechanically correct, all the movements prior will have been minimalized, and the striking of the golf ball far less than ideal.

Each of the motions of a golf swing is not easy.

While this device provides wrist control, it is not specifically designed for the mechanics of a golf swing and fails to address key elements of the swing.

Since the proper wrist angle in the forward / backward plane is not throughout the swing, this device lacks any adjustability in wrist angle.

Also, this device fails to take into account the difference in range of wrist movement during the backswing and the downswing.

While that patent is inclusive of some of the functionality of this new application, it failed to provide ‘multiple’ (almost infinite) locking points which is crucial training a golfer the multitude of shots required in the game of golf.

Additionally, it used a much too complicated design requiring far too many components, making it extremely difficult to make.

While there may be some right-to-left lateral movement between the hand and wrist member, it will be quite restricted and uncomfortable for a golfer in training.

It could even cause stress on the small ligaments of the hand and wrist causing injury.

Furthermore, the ‘single’ finger image and disclosure will be quite inadequate as it will place a disproportional load on the product and cause undesirable torqueing action when under a load.

In summary, while this invention has made an attempt to provide multiple locking points in a golf swing, it will not only be ineffective, but in its disclosed form will not be adequate for its intended purpose.

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