Goalie training device and method
OwnerStuart Jenningsinventor
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Abstract
A goalie training apparatus comprised of multiple catchment voids for receiving balls. Catchment voids are oriented on a grid, and connected to a goal frame by a support matrix. Each catchment void is pyramidal in shape, having an open base for receiving a ball with an initial cross sectional area and tapering to a smaller cross sectional area. The support matrix may be woven through internal sleeves in the catchment voids and connected to the goal frame by fasteners. An anchor support may be used to help anchor the support matrix and keep the goalie training apparatus in place across the opening of a goal during use.
Claims16
A goalie training apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of catchment voids, each of said plurality of catchment void comprised of:
- a square pyramid with an open base and a top, said pyramid having sides comprised of net material, said pyramid having a first cross-sectional area at said open base, a height, and a second cross-sectional area at said top, wherein said first cross-sectional area is larger than said second cross-sectional area;
- at least one fastening means for connecting said goalie training apparatus to at least one side of a goal frame;
- wherein when said goalie training apparatus is positioned across the opening of a goal frame, said plurality of catchment voids are capable of forming a grid across said opening of said goal frame.
A goalie training apparatus comprising:
- a catchment void, said catchment void comprised of:
- a square pyramid with an open base and a top, said pyramid having a first cross-sectional area at said open base and a second cross-sectional area at said top, wherein said first cross-sectional area is larger than said second cross-sectional area;
- at least one fastening means for connecting said goalie training apparatus to at least one side of a goal frame;
- wherein when said goalie training apparatus is positioned across the opening of a goal frame, said catchment void is capable of receiving an object passed through said open base.
A system for training a goalie, said system comprising:
- a training apparatus, said training apparatus comprising a plurality of catchment voids, wherein each catchment void is comprised of a square pyramid with an open base and a top, said top located at a height above said open base, said pyramid having a first cross-sectional area at said open base, and a second cross-sectional area at said top, wherein said first cross-sectional area is larger than said second cross-sectional area;
- a support matrix, said support matrix capable of holding said training apparatus in a pre-determined position relative to the opening of a goal frame;
- a support pole, said support pole adapted to be inserted into the ground;
- at least one support cable having a first end and a second end, said at least one support cable adapted to be connected to at least one of said plurality of catchment voids at said first end, and said support cable connected to said support pole at said second end;
- wherein when said support pole is inserted into the ground near the goal frame and said at least one support cable is connected to said at least one plurality of catchment voids and said support pole, said catchment voids may be held in an extended position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.