Method for practicing pitching and apparatus therefor
OwnerJoseph Edwin Lewisinventor
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Abstract
A system for practicing pitching includes a batter mannequin which is selectively movable to a right handed batting position or to a left handed batting position. The batter also can be selectively moved toward and away from home plate, and has a head which automatically faces the pitcher. A catcher mannequin is disposed behind the batter mannequin, the catcher mannequin being selectively positionable along a transverse path. The catcher mannequin has a mitt which may be selectively positioned up or down. The various movements of the batter mannequin and the catcher mannequin are remotely controlled using a remote control unit.
Claims1
A method for practicing pitching, comprising:
- (a) providing a pitching area;
- (b) providing a ball;
- (c) providing a system for practicing pitching, said system including:
- a batter mannequin which rotates to a right handed batting position and to a left handed batting position;
- a turntable having a perimeter and a center;
- said batter mannequin disposed on said turntable in an off center position near said perimeter of said turntable;
- said turntable rotating about 180° to effect said right handed and left handed batting positions;
- a home plate disposed in front of said batter mannequin, wherein said batter mannequin rotates about said home plate;
- a catcher mannequin disposed behind said batter mannequin, said catcher mannequin selectively positionable along a transverse path with respect to said home plate;
- and,
- a remote control unit for remotely controlling said movement of said batter mannequin and said positioning of said catcher mannequin;
- (d) using said remote control unit to rotate said batter mannequin to said right handed batting position or to said left handed batting position;
- (e) using said remote control unit to position said catcher mannequin to a desired position along said transverse path;
- and,
- (f) throwing said ball from said pitching area toward said catcher mannequin.
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