Kicking aid

A removable football kicking aid for use with an athletic shoe of the type having a toe, heel and sole with a projecting cleat in the front section of the sole, said kicking aid comprising:

• (a) a toe piece having a sole, opposite first and second sides having a height and a generally planar front kicking surface, said toe piece defining a cup having an interior for receiving a substantial portion of the athletic shoe extending from the toe to the vamp;
• (b) a first flexible strap attached to the first side of the toe piece and having a free end which is extendable around the heel of the athletic shoe to a location on the opposite second side in a fastened position, said first strap having a width substantially corresponding to the height of the first side;
• (c) a second flexible strap attached to the second side of the toe piece and having a free end which is extendable around th heel of the athletic shoe to a location on the opposite first side in a fastened position, said second strap having a width substantially corresponding to the height of the second side;
• (d) fastener means associated with said first and second straps for securing said straps in a fastened position;
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• (e) said toe piece sole defining an aperture located to receive said projecting cleat in the front of the athletic shoe sole to stabilize the toe piece.