CA2975137C - Sports training apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
A sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse comprising an elongate rigid member extending along a length between first and second ends, first and second stops secured to the elongate rigid member, and a slideable mass on the elongate rigid member, slideable along the elongate rigid member between the first and second stops. A kit for retrofitting a lacrosse stick for practicing lacrosse comprising first and second stops, securable to a lacrosse stick; and a slideable mass, having a passage along an axis therethrough.
Description
SPORTS TRAINING APPARATUS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention The present invention relates generally to a sports training apparatus, and more particularly to an apparatus to aid in the development of proper throwing technique for the sport of lacrosse.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention The present invention relates generally to a sports training apparatus, and more particularly to an apparatus to aid in the development of proper throwing technique for the sport of lacrosse.
2. Description of Related Art In the sport of lacrosse, players use a stick or crosse to handle a ball. The stick includes an elongate shaft with a head and netting attached at one end to form a pocket. During play, a hard rubber ball is caught and carried in the pocket, and can be passed to other players with the objective of shooting the ball into the opponent's goal using the stick. To be successful, a player needs to accurately control his stick position and velocity such that the ball travels as intended.
To optimally control the ball trajectory in passing and shooting, the player must be skilled at releasing the ball from a variety of positions and angles.
During shooting, the shot velocity is crucial as there are defensive players and a goalie trying to prevent shots from entering the goal. A high shot velocity has a greater chance of success.
Players often practice their passing and shooting skills without the presence of an opposing team. A player practicing alone may not have the benefit of another player to simulate an opponent, and although they may be able to practice improving their shot trajectory and speed such that it enters the goal, they do not receive feedback as to whether the shot would have entered the goal had a goalie been present.
Additionally, a player may be unable to practice due to physical space limitations. Being able to train shot trajectory and ball release velocity without the use of a ball decreases the need for a large practice space, and provides a player with additional practice options.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to a first embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a sports training apparatus comprising an elongate rigid member extending along a length between first and second ends, first and second stops secured to the elongate rigid member, and a slideable mass on the elongate rigid member between the first and second stops.
The elongate rigid member may be substantially straight. The elongate rigid member may include a curved portion between the first and second stops.
The first and second stops may be removable. The first and second stops may be adjustably located on the elongate rigid member. The second stop may be secured proximate to the second end, wherein the first stop may be secured between the first and second ends.
The slideable mass may have a weight and a centre of gravity selected to replicate a lacrosse ball. The slideable mass may be replaceable. The slideable mass may have a weight selected to be greater than a lacrosse ball. The slideable mass may include a gyroscope therein. The slideable mass may include protrusions, shaped and sized to provide wind resistance, extending therefrom.
The apparatus may further comprise sensors adapted to measure the path and speed of the elongate rigid member. The apparatus may further comprise source indicators adapted to provide feedback to the user in response to signals from said sensors representing the user's movement during operation. The source indicators may be selected from a group consisting of lights, lasers, radio transmitters, ultrasonic transmitters, infrared transmitters and vibrating indicators. The source indicators may be activated in response to the relative
To optimally control the ball trajectory in passing and shooting, the player must be skilled at releasing the ball from a variety of positions and angles.
During shooting, the shot velocity is crucial as there are defensive players and a goalie trying to prevent shots from entering the goal. A high shot velocity has a greater chance of success.
Players often practice their passing and shooting skills without the presence of an opposing team. A player practicing alone may not have the benefit of another player to simulate an opponent, and although they may be able to practice improving their shot trajectory and speed such that it enters the goal, they do not receive feedback as to whether the shot would have entered the goal had a goalie been present.
Additionally, a player may be unable to practice due to physical space limitations. Being able to train shot trajectory and ball release velocity without the use of a ball decreases the need for a large practice space, and provides a player with additional practice options.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to a first embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a sports training apparatus comprising an elongate rigid member extending along a length between first and second ends, first and second stops secured to the elongate rigid member, and a slideable mass on the elongate rigid member between the first and second stops.
The elongate rigid member may be substantially straight. The elongate rigid member may include a curved portion between the first and second stops.
The first and second stops may be removable. The first and second stops may be adjustably located on the elongate rigid member. The second stop may be secured proximate to the second end, wherein the first stop may be secured between the first and second ends.
The slideable mass may have a weight and a centre of gravity selected to replicate a lacrosse ball. The slideable mass may be replaceable. The slideable mass may have a weight selected to be greater than a lacrosse ball. The slideable mass may include a gyroscope therein. The slideable mass may include protrusions, shaped and sized to provide wind resistance, extending therefrom.
The apparatus may further comprise sensors adapted to measure the path and speed of the elongate rigid member. The apparatus may further comprise source indicators adapted to provide feedback to the user in response to signals from said sensors representing the user's movement during operation. The source indicators may be selected from a group consisting of lights, lasers, radio transmitters, ultrasonic transmitters, infrared transmitters and vibrating indicators. The source indicators may be activated in response to the relative
-3-position of the sliding mass along the elongate rigid member. The source indicators may be activated in response to contact between the sliding mass and the second stop. The sensors may be located at a target location distal from the source indicators.
The apparatus may further comprise target indicators. The target indicators may be selected from a group consisting of light and sound indicators. The target indicators may be selectively activated by the sensors receiving input from the source indicators.
According to a further embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a kit for retrofitting a lacrosse stick for practicing lacrosse comprising first and second stops, securable to a lacrosse stick; and a slideable mass, having a passage along an axis therethrough.
The slideable mass may be receivable on the lacrosse stick through the passage.
Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention wherein similar characters of reference denote corresponding parts in each view, Figure 1 is a perspective view of sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front elevation view of the apparatus of Figure 1 according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a side elevation view of the apparatus of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a side elevation view of the apparatus of Figure 1 according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
The apparatus may further comprise target indicators. The target indicators may be selected from a group consisting of light and sound indicators. The target indicators may be selectively activated by the sensors receiving input from the source indicators.
According to a further embodiment of the present invention there is disclosed a kit for retrofitting a lacrosse stick for practicing lacrosse comprising first and second stops, securable to a lacrosse stick; and a slideable mass, having a passage along an axis therethrough.
The slideable mass may be receivable on the lacrosse stick through the passage.
Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention wherein similar characters of reference denote corresponding parts in each view, Figure 1 is a perspective view of sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front elevation view of the apparatus of Figure 1 according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a side elevation view of the apparatus of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a side elevation view of the apparatus of Figure 1 according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
-4-Figure 5 is a front elevation exploded view of a retrofit lacrosse stick sports training apparatus kit according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the retrofit apparatus of Figure 5 along the line 6-6.
Figure 7 is a further embodiment of a support plug for a retrofit apparatus.
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus of Figure 1 along the line 8-8 according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a front elevation view of a target apparatus for use with the further embodiment apparatus of Figure 8.
Figure 10 is a top plan view of a further embodiment slideable mass.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to Figure 1, a sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse according to a first embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 10. The apparatus 10 comprises an elongate shaft 12 with a slideable mass 30 thereon, restricted along a lengthwise axis 18 between first and second stops, 40 and 42, respectively.
The elongate shaft 12 extends between first and second ends, 14 and 16, respectively, along the axis 18, and has an outside surface 20. The elongate shaft 12 comprises a grip portion 26 and a slide portion 28. The grip portion is defined between the first end 14 and the first stop 40. The slide portion 28 is defined between the first and second stops, 40 and 42. The elongate shaft 12 may have an octagonal cross-section, as illustrated in Figure 1, similar to a standard lacrosse stick, although other cross-sections, such as, by way of non-limiting example, round or oval, may be useful, as well. The elongate shaft 12 may be hollow, as illustrated in Figure 1, with a central passage 22 therethrough along the axis 18, although it will be appreciated that the elongate shaft 12 may be solid, as well. The elongate shaft 12 may be formed using such as, by way of non-limiting example, aluminum or other metals, reinforced polymer such as graphite, wood or other suitable rigid materials. Although the elongate shaft is illustrated as a fixed length shaft, it will be appreciated that the elongate shaft
Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the retrofit apparatus of Figure 5 along the line 6-6.
Figure 7 is a further embodiment of a support plug for a retrofit apparatus.
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus of Figure 1 along the line 8-8 according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a front elevation view of a target apparatus for use with the further embodiment apparatus of Figure 8.
Figure 10 is a top plan view of a further embodiment slideable mass.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to Figure 1, a sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse according to a first embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 10. The apparatus 10 comprises an elongate shaft 12 with a slideable mass 30 thereon, restricted along a lengthwise axis 18 between first and second stops, 40 and 42, respectively.
The elongate shaft 12 extends between first and second ends, 14 and 16, respectively, along the axis 18, and has an outside surface 20. The elongate shaft 12 comprises a grip portion 26 and a slide portion 28. The grip portion is defined between the first end 14 and the first stop 40. The slide portion 28 is defined between the first and second stops, 40 and 42. The elongate shaft 12 may have an octagonal cross-section, as illustrated in Figure 1, similar to a standard lacrosse stick, although other cross-sections, such as, by way of non-limiting example, round or oval, may be useful, as well. The elongate shaft 12 may be hollow, as illustrated in Figure 1, with a central passage 22 therethrough along the axis 18, although it will be appreciated that the elongate shaft 12 may be solid, as well. The elongate shaft 12 may be formed using such as, by way of non-limiting example, aluminum or other metals, reinforced polymer such as graphite, wood or other suitable rigid materials. Although the elongate shaft is illustrated as a fixed length shaft, it will be appreciated that the elongate shaft
-5-12 could have an adjustable length option with the addition of a second elongate shaft adapted to fit within the central passage 22 and slide therein along the axis 18, with a threaded collar or the like, as is commonly known, to lock the second elongate shaft in place at the desired length.
The slideable mass 30 includes a central passage 32 thereth rough with a size and profile shape selected to allow the sllideable mass 30 to slide freely along the axis 18 on the slide portion 28 of the elongate shaft 12. The slideable mass 30 may be formed in one piece, as illustrated, or it may be formed in a plurality of pieces secured together around the elongate shaft 12, and subsequently detached therefrom for exchange with another slideable mass 30. The slideable mass 30 may be formed using such as, by way of non-limiting example, polymer, rubber, wood or any other material to simulate the weight of a lacrosse ball, or may be selected to be a greater mass, so as to build a user's strength.
The slideable mass 30 may include a gyroscope or other device to produce a torque threrein, to aid in the development of control, strength and muscle memory of a user. The slideable mass 30 may include protrusions extending therefrom, shaped and sized to provide wind resistance, as is commonly known. The addition of wind resistance aids in the development of user control, strength and muscle memory. As illustrated in Figure 10, the wind resistance aids may comprise a plurality of longitudinal fins 34, as are commonly known.
Alternately, the slideable mass 30 may be adapted to be located within the central passage 22 of the elongate shaft 12, between the first and second stops, 40 and 42, respectively, and slideable therein.
First and second stop bores, 44 and 46, respectively, pass through the elongate shaft 12 perpendicular to the axis 18. The first stop 40 is positioned between the first and second ends, 14 and 16, as illustrated. The second stop 42 is positioned proximate to the second end 16. The first and second stops, 40 and 42, may be formed as rods or pins, as illustrated, which pass through the first and second stop bores, 44 and 46, such that they extend beyond the outside surface 20 and therefore prevent the slideable mass 30 from sliding therebeyond. As illustrated in Figure 3, there may be multiple first or second
The slideable mass 30 includes a central passage 32 thereth rough with a size and profile shape selected to allow the sllideable mass 30 to slide freely along the axis 18 on the slide portion 28 of the elongate shaft 12. The slideable mass 30 may be formed in one piece, as illustrated, or it may be formed in a plurality of pieces secured together around the elongate shaft 12, and subsequently detached therefrom for exchange with another slideable mass 30. The slideable mass 30 may be formed using such as, by way of non-limiting example, polymer, rubber, wood or any other material to simulate the weight of a lacrosse ball, or may be selected to be a greater mass, so as to build a user's strength.
The slideable mass 30 may include a gyroscope or other device to produce a torque threrein, to aid in the development of control, strength and muscle memory of a user. The slideable mass 30 may include protrusions extending therefrom, shaped and sized to provide wind resistance, as is commonly known. The addition of wind resistance aids in the development of user control, strength and muscle memory. As illustrated in Figure 10, the wind resistance aids may comprise a plurality of longitudinal fins 34, as are commonly known.
Alternately, the slideable mass 30 may be adapted to be located within the central passage 22 of the elongate shaft 12, between the first and second stops, 40 and 42, respectively, and slideable therein.
First and second stop bores, 44 and 46, respectively, pass through the elongate shaft 12 perpendicular to the axis 18. The first stop 40 is positioned between the first and second ends, 14 and 16, as illustrated. The second stop 42 is positioned proximate to the second end 16. The first and second stops, 40 and 42, may be formed as rods or pins, as illustrated, which pass through the first and second stop bores, 44 and 46, such that they extend beyond the outside surface 20 and therefore prevent the slideable mass 30 from sliding therebeyond. As illustrated in Figure 3, there may be multiple first or second
-6-stop bores, 44 and 46, such that the first and second stop locations are adjustable, dependent on a user's needs. Adjusting the locations of the first and second stops, 40 and 42, allows for adjustment of the length of the slide portion 28.
The first and second stops, 40 and 42, may include cotter pins, as are commonly known, to allow for selective removal, or they may be secured to the elongate shaft 12 by any means as is commonly known in the art. By removing the second stop 42, a slideable mass 30 formed in one piece may be removed from the elongate shaft 12 and replaced with an alternate slideable mass 30, with a selected desired weight. It will be appreciated that a slideable mass formed in a plurality of pieces may be removed from the elongate shaft without the need to remove the second stop 42.
The first and second stops 40 and 42 may also be permanently secured to the elongate shaft 12 by any known means. Although the first and second stops 40 and 42 are illustrated as rods or pins, it will be appreciated that other stop methods may be useful, as well, including a collar or clamp located on the elongate shaft 12 selected to be larger than the central passage 32 of the slideable mass 30.
To use the apparatus 10, a user grasps the grip portion 26 in the same manner as a lacrosse stick is held, as is commonly known. Due to gravity, the slideable mass 30 will be engaged upon the first stop 40 on the slide portion. As the user practices the motion of throwing a ball, the slideable mass 30 slides up the shaft 18 towards the second stop 42. A successful motion will result in the slideable mass 30 engaging upon the second stop 42. As the slideable mass 30 engages upon the second stop 42 it will produce both audible and tactile feedback to the user due to the impact thereon. In the case of an incorrect motion, the slideable mass 30 will produce little to no impact upon the second stop 42, thereby reducing the intensity of the feedback and indicating an unsuccessful shot.
The first and second stops, 40 and 42, may include cotter pins, as are commonly known, to allow for selective removal, or they may be secured to the elongate shaft 12 by any means as is commonly known in the art. By removing the second stop 42, a slideable mass 30 formed in one piece may be removed from the elongate shaft 12 and replaced with an alternate slideable mass 30, with a selected desired weight. It will be appreciated that a slideable mass formed in a plurality of pieces may be removed from the elongate shaft without the need to remove the second stop 42.
The first and second stops 40 and 42 may also be permanently secured to the elongate shaft 12 by any known means. Although the first and second stops 40 and 42 are illustrated as rods or pins, it will be appreciated that other stop methods may be useful, as well, including a collar or clamp located on the elongate shaft 12 selected to be larger than the central passage 32 of the slideable mass 30.
To use the apparatus 10, a user grasps the grip portion 26 in the same manner as a lacrosse stick is held, as is commonly known. Due to gravity, the slideable mass 30 will be engaged upon the first stop 40 on the slide portion. As the user practices the motion of throwing a ball, the slideable mass 30 slides up the shaft 18 towards the second stop 42. A successful motion will result in the slideable mass 30 engaging upon the second stop 42. As the slideable mass 30 engages upon the second stop 42 it will produce both audible and tactile feedback to the user due to the impact thereon. In the case of an incorrect motion, the slideable mass 30 will produce little to no impact upon the second stop 42, thereby reducing the intensity of the feedback and indicating an unsuccessful shot.
-7-Turning now to Figures 2 and 3, a further embodiment of the present invention is illustrated with an expanded portion 24 at the second end 16. The expanded portion 24 is selected such that the slideable mass 30 may not pass thereover, increasing the safety of the device.
Figure 4 illustrates a further embodiment of the present invention wherein the slide portion 28 of the elongate shaft 12 is curved. The curved slide portion may be utilized to better replicate the motion required when a lacrosse ball is within a deep pocket prior to shot release, as is more common with men's, boy's or goalie's sticks.
Turning now to Figures 5 and 6, a standard lacrosse stick with an elongate shaft
Figure 4 illustrates a further embodiment of the present invention wherein the slide portion 28 of the elongate shaft 12 is curved. The curved slide portion may be utilized to better replicate the motion required when a lacrosse ball is within a deep pocket prior to shot release, as is more common with men's, boy's or goalie's sticks.
Turning now to Figures 5 and 6, a standard lacrosse stick with an elongate shaft
8 and head 6 may be retrofitted to form a sports training apparatus 10. All screws or attachment stops 4 are removed from the attachment holes 2 such that the head 6 may be detached from the elongate shaft 8. A first stop clamp 48 is used in place of the first stop 40. The first stop clamp 48 is selected such that the elongate shaft 8 may pass therethrough, and the first stop clamp 48 may be secured, as is commonly known, at a desired location. The slideable mass 30 is positioned on the elongate shaft 8 following the first stop clamp 48.
As illustrated in Figure 6, the elongate shaft 8 includes a central passage 22 similar to the central passage 22 of the elongate shaft 12 illustrated in Figure 1.
A support plug 50 includes an inside plug portion 52 and an outside portion 54.
The inside plug portion 52 includes a stopping bore 56 therethrough. The inside plug portion 52 is selected to be received within the central passage 22 at the second end 16 of the elongate shaft 8. The outside portion 54 is selected to be larger than the central passage 22 so as to help ensure the stopping bore 56 may be positioned in alignment with the attachment holes 2. It will be appreciated that other alignment or attachment techniques could be employed, as are commonly known. The second stop 42 is received through the aligned attachment holes 2 and stopping bore 56, securing the support plug 50 to the elongate shaft 8 and retaining the slideable mass 30 on the elongate shaft 8.
Although the second stop 42 is illustrated as passing through the attachment holes 2 and stopping bore 56, it will be appreciated that the screws or attachment stops 4 may be used to attach the support plug 50 to the elongate shaft 8, and the outside portion 54 may be sized as a second stop.
Figure 7 illustrates a further embodiment of the support plug 50. In this embodiment, the outside portion 54 extends along the outside of the elongate shaft 8 with aligned stopping bores 56 extending through the outside portion as well as through the inside portion 52. The second stop 42 then passes through the outside portion 54, the attachment holes 2 and the inside portion 52.
Turning now to Figure 8, the apparatus 10 may include shaft and slider sensors, 60 and 62, respectively, to provide aim and target feedback to the user. The shaft sensors 60 may be located within the central passage 22 of the slide portion 28, while the slider sensors may be incorporated within the slideable mass 30. Additional sensors (not shown) may be included within the second stop 42. An indicator may be included, as well, to provide audio, visual or tactile feedback from the sensors. The indicator may be configured to receive input from the sensors so as to produce, such as, by way of non-limiting example, a chime for proper velocity and position of the slideable mass 30, or a buzz for an incorrect position, indicating a ball falling out of the pocket during real play, or vibrations.
Figure 9 illustrates a target 70 which may be used in conjunction with an apparatus 10 including sensors, as described above. The target 70 includes a plurality of target sensors 72 and a target indicator 74. The target indicator may be such as, by way of non-limiting example, an audio or visual indicator.
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transmitter on the apparatus 10 sends a signal which may be converted to a projected trajectory of the ball and received by the target sensors 72.
Dependent on where the ball would be received on the target 70 by the projected trajectory, the target indicator 74 would produce a selected indication.
A sound or light may indicate the estimated resultant location of the ball on the target 70.
As illustrated in Figure 6, the elongate shaft 8 includes a central passage 22 similar to the central passage 22 of the elongate shaft 12 illustrated in Figure 1.
A support plug 50 includes an inside plug portion 52 and an outside portion 54.
The inside plug portion 52 includes a stopping bore 56 therethrough. The inside plug portion 52 is selected to be received within the central passage 22 at the second end 16 of the elongate shaft 8. The outside portion 54 is selected to be larger than the central passage 22 so as to help ensure the stopping bore 56 may be positioned in alignment with the attachment holes 2. It will be appreciated that other alignment or attachment techniques could be employed, as are commonly known. The second stop 42 is received through the aligned attachment holes 2 and stopping bore 56, securing the support plug 50 to the elongate shaft 8 and retaining the slideable mass 30 on the elongate shaft 8.
Although the second stop 42 is illustrated as passing through the attachment holes 2 and stopping bore 56, it will be appreciated that the screws or attachment stops 4 may be used to attach the support plug 50 to the elongate shaft 8, and the outside portion 54 may be sized as a second stop.
Figure 7 illustrates a further embodiment of the support plug 50. In this embodiment, the outside portion 54 extends along the outside of the elongate shaft 8 with aligned stopping bores 56 extending through the outside portion as well as through the inside portion 52. The second stop 42 then passes through the outside portion 54, the attachment holes 2 and the inside portion 52.
Turning now to Figure 8, the apparatus 10 may include shaft and slider sensors, 60 and 62, respectively, to provide aim and target feedback to the user. The shaft sensors 60 may be located within the central passage 22 of the slide portion 28, while the slider sensors may be incorporated within the slideable mass 30. Additional sensors (not shown) may be included within the second stop 42. An indicator may be included, as well, to provide audio, visual or tactile feedback from the sensors. The indicator may be configured to receive input from the sensors so as to produce, such as, by way of non-limiting example, a chime for proper velocity and position of the slideable mass 30, or a buzz for an incorrect position, indicating a ball falling out of the pocket during real play, or vibrations.
Figure 9 illustrates a target 70 which may be used in conjunction with an apparatus 10 including sensors, as described above. The target 70 includes a plurality of target sensors 72 and a target indicator 74. The target indicator may be such as, by way of non-limiting example, an audio or visual indicator.
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transmitter on the apparatus 10 sends a signal which may be converted to a projected trajectory of the ball and received by the target sensors 72.
Dependent on where the ball would be received on the target 70 by the projected trajectory, the target indicator 74 would produce a selected indication.
A sound or light may indicate the estimated resultant location of the ball on the target 70.
-9-While specific embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated, such embodiments should be considered illustrative of the invention only and not as limiting the invention as construed in accordance with the accompanying claims.
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1. A sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse comprising:
an elongate shaft formed of a rigid member extending along a length between a gripping portion at a proximal end and a slide portion at a distal end;
a first stop adjustably secured to said shaft, said first stop is selectively removable from said shaft;
a second stop adjustably secured to said shaft at or near the distal end, said second stop is selectively removable from said shaft;
a slidable mass on said shaft between said first stop and said second stop,. wherein said slidable mass has a weight at least as much as a lacrosse ball;
a plurality of first bores at different locations laterally along said rigid member and each formed laterally through the elongate shaft perpendicular to an elongated axis of said rigid member;
a plurality of second bores at different locations laterally along said rigid member and each formed laterally through the elongate shaft perpendicular to the elongated axis of said rigid member;
said first stop forming a rod or pin passing through at least one pair of said plurality of first bores; and said second stop forming a rod or pin passing through at least one pair of said plurality of second bores.
an elongate shaft formed of a rigid member extending along a length between a gripping portion at a proximal end and a slide portion at a distal end;
a first stop adjustably secured to said shaft, said first stop is selectively removable from said shaft;
a second stop adjustably secured to said shaft at or near the distal end, said second stop is selectively removable from said shaft;
a slidable mass on said shaft between said first stop and said second stop,. wherein said slidable mass has a weight at least as much as a lacrosse ball;
a plurality of first bores at different locations laterally along said rigid member and each formed laterally through the elongate shaft perpendicular to an elongated axis of said rigid member;
a plurality of second bores at different locations laterally along said rigid member and each formed laterally through the elongate shaft perpendicular to the elongated axis of said rigid member;
said first stop forming a rod or pin passing through at least one pair of said plurality of first bores; and said second stop forming a rod or pin passing through at least one pair of said plurality of second bores.
2. The sports training apparatus of claim 1 wherein said second stop is secured proximate to said distal end, wherein said first stop is secured between said proximal and distal ends.
3. The sports training apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one sensor placed along said shaft adapted to measure the path and speed of the rigid member.
4. The sports training apparatus of claim 3 further comprising source indicators adapted to provide feedback to the user in response to signals from said at least one sensor representing the users movement during operation.
5. The sports training apparatus of claim 4 wherein said source indicators are selected from a group consisting of: lights; lasers; radio transmitters;
ultrasonic transmitters; infrared transmitters and vibrating indicators.
ultrasonic transmitters; infrared transmitters and vibrating indicators.
6. The sports training apparatus of claim 5 wherein said source indicators are activated in response to the relative position of said sliding mass along said rigid member.
7. The sports training apparatus of claim 6 wherein said source indicators are activated in response to contact between said sliding mass and said second stop.
8. The sports training apparatus of claim 7 wherein said at least one sensor is located at a target location distal from said source indicators.
9. The sports training apparatus of claim 8 further comprising at least one target indicator.
10. The sports training apparatus of claim 9 wherein said at least one indicator is selected from a group consisting of light indicators and sound indicators.
11. The sports training apparatus of claim 10 wherein said at least one indicator is selectively activated by said sensors receiving input from said source indicators.
12. The sports training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said slide portion of the shaft forms a curved element between said first stop and said second stop.
13. The sport training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said elongate shaft is formed of a lacrosse stick.
14. The sport training apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a training kit comprising said second stop for securing to said lacrosse stick at or near a distal end;
said first stop is located proximal to said first stop and for securing to said lacrosse stick; and said slidable mass adapted for placement on said lacrosse stick.
said first stop is located proximal to said first stop and for securing to said lacrosse stick; and said slidable mass adapted for placement on said lacrosse stick.
15. The sports training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the slidable mass has a weight greater than the lacrosse ball and/or typical lacrosse head.
16. The sports training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said slidable masses has a center of gravity offset from an axis of said shaft.
17. The sports training apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least said first stop is adjustably secured at different locations laterally along said rigid member.
18. The sports training apparatus of claim 16, wherein at least said second stop is adjustably secured at different locations laterally along said rigid member.
19. The sports training apparatus for practicing lacrosse comprising:
an elongate shaft formed of a rigid member extending along a length between a gripping portion at a proximal end and a slide portion at a distal end;
a first stop adjustably secured to said shaft, said first stop is selectively removable from said shaft;
a second stop adjustably secured to said shaft at or near the distal end, said second stop is selectively removable from said shaft;
a slidable or fixed mass on said shaft between said first stop and said second stop, wherein said slidable or fixed mass has a weight at least as much as a lacrosse ball, wherein said slidable or fixed mass includes a gyroscope therein.
an elongate shaft formed of a rigid member extending along a length between a gripping portion at a proximal end and a slide portion at a distal end;
a first stop adjustably secured to said shaft, said first stop is selectively removable from said shaft;
a second stop adjustably secured to said shaft at or near the distal end, said second stop is selectively removable from said shaft;
a slidable or fixed mass on said shaft between said first stop and said second stop, wherein said slidable or fixed mass has a weight at least as much as a lacrosse ball, wherein said slidable or fixed mass includes a gyroscope therein.
20. A sports training apparatus of claim 19 wherein said slidable or fixed mass includes protrusions, shaped and sized to provide wind resistance, extending therefrom.
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