# US 2022/0032149 A1 · Basketball training apparatus for improving basketball shot making and a method thereof > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2022/0032149 A1 - Document ID: US20220032149A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/349,712 - Filed: 2021-06-16 - Published: 2022-02-03 - Earliest claimed: 2020-07-28 - Inventors: Brian SPONT - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20220032149A1 ## CPC - A63B 69/0071: {for basketball} - A63B 24/0006: {Computerised comparison for qualitative assessment of motion sequences or the course of a movement} - A63B 63/00: Targets or goals for ball games (golf cups A63B57/40) - A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user} - A63B 71/0669: {Score-keepers or score display devices} - G09B 19/0038: {Sports} - A63B 2024/0015: {Comparing movements or motion sequences with computerised simulations of movements or motion sequences, e.g. for generating an ideal template as reference to be achieved by the user} - A63B 2024/0025: {Tracking the path or location of one or more users, e.g. players of a game} - A63B 2024/004: {Multiple detectors or sensors each defining a different zone} - A63B 2071/063: {Spoken or verbal instructions} - A63B 2071/0647: {Visualisation of executed movements} - A63B 2071/065: {Visualisation of specific exercise parameters} - A63B 2209/10: with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B 2220/05: Image processing for measuring physical parameters - A63B 2220/807: Photo cameras - A63B 2220/836: Sensors arranged on the body of the user - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B 2225/20: with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - G09B: EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS (devices for psychotechnics or for testing reaction times A61B5/16; games, sports, amusements A63; projectors, projector screens G03B) ## Abstract A basketball training apparatus and a method for improving basketball shot making are disclosed. The basketball training apparatus includes a horizontal bar column, one or more brackets and a processing system. The horizontal bar column is configured to be mounted on a vertical structure and includes a plurality of longitudinal members. The one or more brackets are configured to be mounted on the vertical structure for horizontally adjoining the plurality of longitudinal members of the horizontal bar column together. The horizontal bar column is mounted onto the vertical structure using one or more brackets such that an optimum angle trajectory is created for an apex shot. The processing system operates an interactive device connected with the horizontal bar column. The interactive device is configured to track shot data associated with one or more shots performed by a player practicing on the basketball training apparatus. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A basketball training system comprising: a basketball training apparatus with a horizontal bar column, one or more brackets and a processing system; and a movement device configured to be worn by the player practicing on the basketball training apparatus. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the horizontal bar column includes plurality of longitudinal members, wherein the members include one or more one pipes equidistantly stacked. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the horizontal bar column includes plurality of longitudinal members, wherein the members include combination of at least one pipe and at least one spring equidistantly stacked. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the bracket includes a longitudinal member supporting portion that includes an extended arm portion, wherein the extended arm portion is configured to engage and support at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the longitudinal members. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the bracket includes one or more securing means for securing the at least one longitudinal member, wherein the securing means include, but are not limited to, button attachments, snaps, hooks, Velcro-type fastening material, and other similar mechanical fasteners. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the processing system generates feedback using the movement analysis unit by: accessing the model shot data from the database; comparing the model shot data with the shot data to determine whether the shot is correctly performed by the player or not; generating the feedback data for the respective shot based on the determination. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the pipes of the horizontal bar column may be constructed out of any suitable material or materials, including, but are not limited to, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, aluminium pipe, galvanized pipe, conduit, steel pipe, plastic, wood, fiberglass or other appropriate materials or a combination thereof. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the spring of the horizontal bar column may be formed of conventional spring steel construction. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the horizontal bar column is designed to establish a proper arm angle and alignment for launch and release of a basketball for an apex shot. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the player is required to strike on top of the upper longitudinal member for an apex shot. ### Claim 11 A basketball training device comprising: a basketball training apparatus with a horizontal bar column, one or more brackets and a processing system; and a movement device configured to be worn by the player practicing on the basketball training apparatus. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the horizontal bar column includes plurality of longitudinal members, wherein the members include one or more pipes equidistantly stacked. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the horizontal bar column includes plurality of longitudinal members, wherein the members include combination of at least one pipe and at least one spring equidistantly stacked. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the bracket includes a longitudinal member supporting portion that includes an extended arm portion, wherein the extended arm portion is configured to engage and support at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the longitudinal members. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the bracket includes one or more securing means for securing the at least one longitudinal member, wherein the securing means include, but are not limited to, button attachments, snaps, hooks, Velcro-type fastening material, and other similar mechanical fasteners. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the processing system is configured to coordinate with the interactive device, the transceiver and the database for operation of the interactive device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the processing system generates feedback using the movement analysis unit by: accessing the model shot data from the database; comparing the model shot data with the shot data to determine whether the shot is correctly performed by the player or not; and generating the feedback data for the respective shot based on the determination. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the pipes of the horizontal bar column may be constructed out of any suitable material or materials, including, but are not limited to, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe, aluminium pipe, galvanized pipe, conduit, steel pipe, plastic, wood, fiberglass or other appropriate materials or a combination thereof and wherein the spring of the horizontal bar column may be formed of conventional spring steel construction. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the horizontal bar column is designed to establish a proper arm angle and alignment for launch and release of a basketball for an apex shot. ### Claim 20 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the player is required to strike on top of the upper longitudinal member for an apex shot.