Sports training device, system, and method of use

A training apparatus comprising:

• a base;
• and
• a training attachment mounted on the base, wherein the training attachment comprises an elongated attachment member pivotally mounted on a hinge at a proximal end and having a contact element attached to a distal end, wherein the training attachment is configured to retain the attachment member in a generally vertical position when the attachment member is moved to the vertical position, wherein the attachment member is pivotable in a downward direction from the vertical position,
• wherein the contact element comprises a generally flat planar element that is positioned vertically when the attachment member is in the vertical position, and
• wherein the contact element is positioned at a height horizontally aligned with a knee of a leg of a user.

A method of sports training, said method comprising the steps of:

• providing a training apparatus comprising:
• a base, and
• a training attachment mounted on the base, wherein the training attachment comprises an elongated attachment member pivotally mounted on a hinge at a proximal end and having a contact element attached to a distal end, wherein the training attachment is configured to retain the attachment member in a generally vertical position when the attachment member is moved to the vertical position, wherein the attachment member is pivotable in a downward direction from the vertical position;
• moving the attachment member to the vertical position;
• standing in a batting stance, by a user, with a front leg of the user positioned on a front side of the contact element and a back leg of the user positioned on a back side of the contact element;
• and
• swinging a bat such that the user's back leg contacts the contact element, thereby causing the attachment member to pivot in a downward direction from the vertical position.