US 9,415,286 B2 · Training device

Abstract

The invention involves a device for training individuals a proper striking and throwing technique, through simulation, to increase the accuracy and consistency of strikes and pitches, as well as to strengthen muscles through resistance training in order to increase stamina and to reduce muscle fatigue and risk of injury. The system includes a sphere in the form of a game ball secured to each distal end of a resilient member so that a trainee may grip one of the spheres or handle in a desired manner to utilize his/her grip and snap the wrist in a desired manner to work the forearm and hand muscles associated with a proper release of the ball for a desired pitch or proper strike of the game object. The dynamic action provided by the resilient member provides strengthening and muscle memory which can be repeated in a game situation.

Claims14

Dependent claims

A training device for sports activities comprising:

a resilient member, said resilient member having a predetermined length, a first distal end and a second distal end;
a first spherical member secured to said first distal end via a first fastener member in a fixed arrangement;
a second spherical member secured to said second distal end via a second fastener member in a fixed arrangement;
whereby said fixed arrangement between said first and second spherical members and said resilient member is such that the resilient member and said second spherical member may be supported in a horizontal orientation when a user grips said first spherical member and completes a throwing motion of user's wrist, causing said resilient member to bend which applies a rotational torque on said first spherical member, said resilient member automatically resetting once said throwing motion is complete.

1 more element

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Training device

Life of this patent

Training device

Life of this patent

Abstract

Claims14