US 8,784,229 B1 · Lower body golf training aid

Abstract

A golf training apparatus which aids golfers in perfecting their swing and associated body movements comprises a cushion and posts mounted to a frame which restricts a golfer's movement while in a golf stance and during a golf swing in order to develop a proper golf swing technique. A set of bars help the user to feel the proper rotation of their hips during a swing while avoiding unwanted lateral movement. The apparatus also comprises adjustable rods which extend sideways and forwardly from the frame to help a golfer to practice their swing path by keeping the swing within the rods. A golf ball alignment bar is located at a middle location at the base of the frame to help the golfer to consistently place the ball in the proper position prior to the golf swing.

Claims14

Dependent claims

A golf training aid, comprising:

a frame portion, comprising a lower frame member removably inserted into an upper frame member, said lower frame member having spaced apart apertures, a first foot at one end and a second foot at another end;
a back cushion selectively and removably positioned on said upper frame member;
a pair of hip posts each selectively positioned on said upper frame member;
and,
a ball positioning assembly on said lower frame member, said ball positioning assembly having a ball alignment sleeve with a ball alignment aperture slideably located on said lower frame member, a ball positioning pointer and a ball alignment pin;
wherein said upper frame member is adjustable relative to said lower frame member;
wherein said ball positioning assembly can be locked in place on said lower frame member by said ball alignment pin passing through said ball alignment aperture and an aperture in said lower frame member.

4 more elements

A golf training aid, comprising:

a frame portion, comprising a lower frame member removably inserted into an upper frame member, said lower frame member having spaced apart apertures, a first foot at one end and a second foot at another end;
a back cushion selectively and removably positioned on said upper frame member;
a pair of hip posts each selectively positioned on said upper frame member;
a ball positioning assembly on said lower frame member, said ball positioning assembly having a ball alignment sleeve with a ball alignment aperture slideably located on said lower frame member, a ball positioning pointer and a ball alignment pin;
and,
a pair of vertical restrictor posts each selectively positioned on said upper frame member;
wherein said upper frame member is adjustable relative to said lower frame member;
and
wherein said ball positioning assembly can be locked in place on said lower frame member by said ball alignment pin passing through said ball alignment aperture and an aperture in said lower frame member.

6 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Lower body golf training aid

Life of this patent

Lower body golf training aid

Life of this patent

Abstract

Claims14