Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1989-03-10
1990-10-30
Coven, Edward M.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273182R, A63B 6938
Patent
active
049663682
ABSTRACT:
Geometrical tennis lanes are disclosed which comprise a plurality of pie-shaped lanes forming a circle or a semi-circle or substantially circular configuration, the lanes are substantially triangular in shape. The tennis lanes particularly provide for upright-side targets that are strategically positioned so as to indicate if a hit tennis ball would be in or out of court on a full-sized tennis court. The lanes additionally provide a central target area simulating a standard net, top band of the net and area above the net. In addition, a tennis net is provided that is removably connected between two side wall support posts to simulate the area in a normal court for hitting volley shots. Each tennis lane is separated from other lanes by side walls, thus allowing a number of players to practice simultaneously. Additionally, each lane is equipped with tennis ball-throwing means and a simple means for automatically collecting tennis balls. A net or other suitable material is provided to cover the top of the tennis lanes herein. It is desirable to have a top net or other barrier to prevent tennis balls from traveling to other lanes during a practice session. However, the net or other barrier may be removed from the top of the tennis lanes, for example, when the tennis player is practicing volleys.
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Coven Edward M.
Stoll William E.
Williams Cleveland R.
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