Hockey practice alley
OwnerEli M. Woronetsinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a hockey practice alley for developing and improving the skills of a hockey player. This is accomplished by utilizing a low friction hockey shooting surface supported by a platform. The shooting surface exhibits characteristics comparable to an actual ice hockey rink allowing regulation play equipment to be used for simulating hockey game conditions. The shooting surface extends from a first end to a second end, with a goal structure positioned proximate to the second end and one or more hockey players positioned proximate to the first end. The goal structure may be rotatably mounted on the shooting surface for simulating a variety of angle shots while allowing the hockey player to select a stationary position on the platform.
Claims26
An apparatus for practicing hockey techniques using a hockey puck and a hockey stick, comprising:
- a shooting surface extending from a first end to a second end;
- a goal frame rotatably mounted on said shooting surface proximate to said second end, said goal frame having an opening for receiving the hockey puck;
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- a means for rotating said goal frame relative to said shooting surface thereby simulating at least one angle shot.
An apparatus for developing the hockey skills of a hockey player, comprising:
- a low friction shooting surface, said shooting surface extending from a first end to a second end;
- a goal frame having an opening for defining a successful shot, said goal frame supported by said shooting surface;
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- a deflective panel, attached to said goal frame, for blocking a preselected portion of said goal frame opening.
A method of developing the hockey skills of a hockey player, including the steps of:
- providing a low friction shooting surface extending from a first end to a second end;
- mounting a goal frame proximate to the second end of the shooting surface, said goal frame having an opening for defining a successful shot;
- positioning the hockey player proximate to the first end of the shooting surface for aiming and shooting a hockey puck toward the goal frame opening;
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- rotating the goal frame relative to the shooting surface for simulating a variety of angle shots.
An apparatus for developing the hockey skills of a hockey player, comprising:
- a low friction shooting surface, said shooting surface extending from a first end to a second end;
- a goal frame having an opening for defining a successful shot, said goal frame proximally located to said shooting surface;
- means for rotating said goal frame relative to said shooting surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.