Games using tangible projectile – Playing field or court game; game element or accessory... – Practice or training device
Patent
1997-02-21
1998-10-20
Grieb, William H.
Games using tangible projectile
Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...
Practice or training device
473478, A63B 6900, A63B 6300
Patent
active
058238956
ABSTRACT:
An athletic training apparatus includes a support frame with a plurality of detachable frame segments. The support frame is supported by removable anchor pins affixing side members of the support frame to set the position of the side members on a surface and supported by taut lines connected to an upper portion of the side members and connected to anchors. The athletic training apparatus is easy to assemble and transport has a sturdy frame that connects quickly and securely. The apparatus includes a suspended ball, such as a regulation soccer ball, which is easily adjusted in height to support desired training techniques. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a support frame having a plurality of detachable firm frame segments including a first side segment, a second side segment, and a top segment. The apparatus also includes a first anchor pin affixing the position of the first side segment on a surface and a second anchor pin affixing the position of the second side segment on the surface. The apparatus has a first line for connecting to the first side segment and for stretching tautly between two anchors so that the first side segment is vertically supported and a second line for connecting to the second side segment and for stretching tautly between two anchors so that the first side segment is vertically supported. A suspension line is supplied for connecting, suspending and supporting an athletic gamepiece from the top segment.
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Grieb William H.
Koestner Ken J.
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