Abstract:
A training tool (1) for ball games allows an optimal return of the ball itself and a remarkable use flexibility and comprises: a frame (2) defining a rebound area; ground anchoring means (5) of said frame; elastic means (6) defining a surface stretching on said rebound area; and positioning means (8) of said frame according to a desired inclination.
Abstract:
A training bat (20) has a handle portion (24) and a barrel portion (22). The barrel portion (22) has a hollow cavity (26) formed within and has an opening (28) for accessing the cavity (26). A plurality of nestable weights (30) can be disposed in the barrel cavity (26) in combination. A means for closing the barrel opening (28) is used so that the weights (30) may be fixedly secured inside the barrel cavity (26).
Abstract:
An item of sports equipment having functional markings and informational markings provided thereon, the functional markings serving to place a user's hand on the item, and the informational markings conveying information about use of the item.
Abstract:
The invention relates to attachment apparatus (1) for attachment of a training device (2) to a fixed substrate including an aperture, the apparatus (1) comprising a first body part (3) dimensioned to be received in and through the aperture and a second body part (4) dimensioned to be substantially usable to fit in and through the aperture.
Abstract:
Apparatus for use in playing and practising ball games, comprises a ball suspended by a substantially inelastic upstanding line from an upper, generally horizontal or inclined elongate guideway and connected by the same or a second substantially inelastic upstanding line to a lower, generally horizontal or inclined elongate guideway. The lower elongate guideway may be at ground level and the height of the ball above ground level may be adjustable.
Abstract:
The present invention is an apparatus, and method for using head gear to sense the motion of the wearer's head, and output a signal indicative of the motion. Sensors (40) are used to detect head motion about two mutually perpendicular axes. The sensor signal is fed into a microprocessor (30) to compute a feedback signal indicative of the deviation of the motion from a desired, preprogrammed path. The feedback signal is delivered to an indicator (50) to alert the wearer of the head motion. The device is adaptable to monitor head motions for various athletic, sporting, and safety applications.
Abstract:
The apparatus for teaching the serve in tennis consists of the base plate (1), where is placed the main pole and its hydraulic system (2), which is reinforced by the supporting poles (3) and hydraulic pump (6) with the oil tank (7) and the cable container (24a), where is stored a surplus of the feed cable (25), which feeds the distribution box (24) and the electromotor (9); to the supporting poles (3) is mounted the service plaform (5), and horizontal ribs (4a) form the accessible ladder (4) to the service platform (5); on top of the inner movable pole of the main pole and its hydraulic system (2) are attached to the connecting flange: the electromotor (9) with the rotor (10), the balance weight (29), the ball container (11), and delivery arm (12), which ends with the ball feed opening (13); and in a space of the ball feed opening (13) is located the ball target (14), where is situated the ball target indicator (17) and radar (16); under the ball feed opening (13) hanging from the rope (30) is the ball suspender (15) for the ball (31), whereby on the delivery arm (12) above the ball feed opening (13) is attached the deflector bar (23), where are located the deflector plates (22) and parallel on the opposite side is the indicator bar (19), where are located the movable ball toss indicator (20) and ball hitting indicator (21), and the indicator bar (19) is attached on the bottom side of the supporting plate (18) of the delivery arm (12); the electronic evaluation system and computer control are mounted between supporting poles (3), which form the computer (26), the control panel (27) and display screen (28).
Abstract:
A game ball support comprising means for supporting (12, 14, 16) a game ball (20) so that it can be struck with a racquet, supporting means being envisaged to release the ball when the ball is struck with sufficient force.
Abstract:
An elasticized ball game is provided in which a ball (18) is attached to one end of a first elastic cord (16), the other end of which is attached to the ends of two further elastic cords (12, 13), the free ends of the latter two cords being connected to two spaced-apart posts (23, 24). In a preferred embodiment, a non-elastic cord (3) is strung under tension between the posts (23, 24) and the free ends of the second two elastic cords (12, 13) are mounted to the non-elastic cord (3) adjacent its opposite ends.
Abstract:
A tennis serve training device has a height adjustable upright (10) that is secured to a tennis court post (12) by brackets (13). A target support arm (20) extends horizontally from the upright (10) to which it is secured by hinge means (14, 16, 18). The target support arm (20) carries a target (21) which when it moves in a horizontal plane and then returns to its original position. Beneath the device there is a foot-mat (5) to ensure correct location of a player's foot in relation to the end of the target which is used as a reference point for which the player will aim to place a tennis ball as part of practising a correct ball placement in preparation for a serve. The device may be adjusted vertically to obtain the correct height for the ball placement and the foot position altered to suit the player's height and competence.