Soccer targeting aid
OwnerPhillip Gawthropinventor
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Abstract
A targeting aid for use with goals characterized by opposing uprights and a crossbar has a first connector connected to the crossbar. A support extends rearwardly and downwardly relative to the first connector and connects to a second connector behind the goal plane defined by the uprights and the crossbar. From the support a target is provided which is preferably elevationally adjustable and spaced by a member from the support. By spacing the target within the confines of the goal (i.e., rearward of the goal plane) it is not in a position to be inadvertently contacted by a goal keeper.
Claims19
A method of using a targeting aid in combination with a goal having opposing uprights and crossbar defining an area of a goal plane, and a base extending rearwardly relative to a playing field spaced from and behind the uprights and crossbar, said targeting aid comprising
- a first connector, said first connector configured to selectively connect to an upper cross bar of a goal;
- a linear support operably coupled to and extending downwardly and rearwardly relative to the first connector;
- a second connector operably coupled to the support, said second connector configured to selectively connect to a rearward base of a goal;
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- a target connected to the support, said target wider than the support, and said method comprising:
- the step of installing the first connector to the upper cross bar of the goal and the second connection to a rearward base of a goal with the target spaced a distance from the first connector and located completely behind a goal plane defined by an area including opposing uprights and crossbar when installed with the linear support extending linearly intermediate the upper cross bar and the rearward base of the goal and having an attachment,
- said attachment connected to the support and positionable at various positions intermediate the first and second connectors, and further comprising the step of elevationally adjusting the target with the attachment behind the goal plane.
A method of using a targeting aid in combination with a goal having opposing uprights and crossbar defining an area of a goal plane, said targeting aid comprising:
- a first connector, said first connector configured to selectively connect to an upper cross bar of a goal;
- a support operably coupled to and extending downwardly and rearwardly relative to the first connector;
- a second connector operably coupled to the support, said second connector configured to securely retain the support to extend downwardly and rearwardly of a goal plane defined by an area including opposing uprights and crossbar when installed;
- a target connected to the support by a downwardly extending vertical member with the target being wider than the support;
- said method comprising the steps of connecting the first connector to the upper cross bar and securing the second connector behind the goal plane thereby locating said target spaced a distance behind the goal plane wherein said target is connected to the support and positionable at various positions intermediate the first and second connectors, and further comprising the step of elevationally adjusting the target with the attachment behind the goal plane.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.