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US 4,057,248 AGranted
Baseball practice device
OwnerWilliam J. Stoeckerinventor
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Abstract
A baseball practice device comprises a pair of ground-engaging panels connected by calibrated cord means which, when taut, marks a predetermined distance between said panels. Each panel has a surface defining a home plate and an edge portion defining a pitcher's plate. The panels enable cooperative alternate pitching and catching practice by two players each stationed at an associated panel.
Claims6
A baseball practice device comprising a pair of ground-engaging panels and calibrated cord means directly connecting said panels at ground level in opposed spaced relation;
- said cord means, when taut, marking a predetermined distance between said panels, said predetermined distance being the conventional distance measured between home plate and the pitcher's mound of conventional softball or baseball, each said panel having an unobstructed upper surface for being engaged by a practicing operator's foot, and further characterized as comprising a home plate portion and a pitcher's plate portion;
- whereby said connected panels enable cooperative alternate pitching and catching practice by associated players stationed thereat.
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