Golf ball impact detection system for improving a golf swing

A golf ball impact detection system comprising:

• a sound detection means for detecting sound caused by an impact of a club head with a golf ball;
• a light source;
• a signal amplification means connected to the sound detection means and the light source, such that when the detected sound level is above a predetermined level, the means for detecting said sound level causes the light source to turn on;
• means for affecting the audio sensitivity of the sound detection means;
• and
• a switch means for both adjusting the audio sensitivity of the sound detection means and for adjusting the on-time of the light source.

A method of detecting the impact of a club head with a golf ball to assist a golfer in reducing premature head-up movement, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a light source;
• providing a sound detector means comprising a microphone, the microphone electrically connected to a signal amplification means;
• and
• if the microphone detects the impact sound of a club head with a golf ball, then transmitting a signal from the signal amplification means to the light source whereby said light source turns on and after a predetermined time elapses, the light source turns off such that the golfer is encouraged to keep his head down while swinging the club head by waiting to see said light source turn on and turn off before looking up to see his shot.

A system to assist a user of sports equipment, including, but not limited to, a club, bat, stick, racquet or other such sporting equipment, to keep the user's eyes focused on the sporting equipment while making contact with a ball, comprising:

• a sound detection means for detecting sound caused by an impact of sporting equipment with a ball;
• a light source;
• a signal amplification means connected to the sound detection means and the light source, such that when the detected sound level is above a predetermined level, the sound detection means causes said light source to turn on;
• and
• means for controlling the on-time of the light source which encourages the user to keep his head steady while swinging the sporting equipment by waiting to see said light source turn on and then turn off before looking to see his shot.