FR3124402A1 - DEVICE FOR PRECISION TRAINING ON GOAL AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING IT - Google Patents

Abstract

Training device or target shooting game (1) intended to be fixed between two posts, comprising a flexible strip (2) which is elastic and has two opposite free ends (20, 21), first removable fixing means (3) which are integral with a first termination (20) of the band, and second removable fixing means (4) which are integral with the second termination (21) of the band, said first and second removable fixing means being adapted to ensure a removable attachment of the device directly to the two respective posts. Figure to be published with abstract: Fig. 1

Description

DEVICE FOR PRECISION TRAINING ON GOAL AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING IT

The invention relates to a goal shooting accuracy training or game device, in particular a goal shooting accuracy training device for football.

The invention will be more particularly described as regards a precision shooting device for football, without however being limited thereto. The device of the invention could also be used for handball, hockey, etc. In general, the device of the invention applies to any sporting activity relating to training or a game of goal shooting between two posts (by ball, ball or other object), in order to aim for a delimited area ( such as a low zone preferably or a high zone) extending between the two posts.

In the rest of the description, the term “shot on goal” is understood to mean shooting with the foot or with a utensil, a ball or another object, and aiming at a zone at a distance between two posts.

To practice shooting the ball in a goal cage, a known device, such as that described in the patent application FR2640514, consists of a closing panel of flexible material which closes the whole of the cage between the two posts and is fixed by multiple hooks to the net of the cage as well as by stakes driven into the ground, the panel comprising one or more localized shooting windows, possibly closable. The player wanting to practice should try to aim for a top corner with the ball.

However, such a device is restrictive to install and use. Indeed, the blanking panel needs to be attached in multiple places on its four sides, and makes it necessary to have numerous attachment hooks available for three of the sides and pegs to fix the fourth side to the ground. It is also necessary to have a bag available to store the panel and all the fixing accessories without losing them, and to transport them, the whole being ultimately cumbersome. In addition, when the shot is successful, the ball having passed through a skylight is trapped in the cage, behind the closing panel. The user cannot therefore recover the ball for a new shot, and must have many balls available to practice. Admittedly, it can be provided that the shooting windows are associated with sleeves which hang freely to the ground and make it possible to retain the ball when it has crossed the window. Nevertheless, this leads to a complex manufacturing panel.

Moreover, the skylights of such a device are located near the corners and along the posts. However, statistical studies have been carried out on the way in which goals are scored in football. It appears that a very significant proportion of goals scored during high-level football matches, more than 70% of goals, are scored on the ground. Consequently, there is a need to propose a training device which can encourage the player during training to aim repeatedly at the goal cage at ground level, and thus progress and acquire an automatic technical gesture of shooting floor.

The object of the invention is therefore to obviate the aforementioned drawbacks by proposing a device for training or shooting on goal which requires players to aim for a delimited area between two posts and especially at ground level without exceeding an upper limit. horizontal, the device in particular having to be convenient and quick to implement, both to install it and to uninstall it, and to be compact, while being simple to manufacture.

According to the invention, the training device or goal shooting game, capable of being fixed (on a goal cage) between two posts, comprises a flexible band which is elastic and has two opposite free ends, first means removable fastening means which are integral with a first termination of the strip, and second removable fastening means which are integral with the second termination of the strip, said first and second removable fastening means being capable of ensuring a removable fastening of the device drive (a removable band attachment) directly to the two respective posts. The first and second removable fastening means are separate from the band as such; they are reported on the tape.

Therefore, the training device is mainly a tape to be attached to two posts (especially of a goal cage) and to be kept at ground level, preferably at low height from the ground. Thus, the drive device has a design that is simple to manufacture. It is also extremely compact, and allows easy and quick removable installation, and equally convenient uninstallation.

The training device therefore provides a strip for locating and delimiting the shooting zone, in particular shooting towards the ground, and therefore obliges the player during training, by viewing the device, to aim at the goal and in a bounded area (especially towards the ground). In addition, the device (the band) can be easily arranged at the desired height, even if necessary and quickly modifying this height during training. In this way, the device can for example be installed at 70 cm from the ground and be lowered gradually by moving it quickly) to a lower height to further limit the longitudinal firing window relative to the ground.

Unexpectedly, such a device proves to be particularly effective in forcing the user to aim systematically towards the ground. In addition, due to its general design in the form of a strip, it is very easy to recover the ball or balls that pass through the cage. Until now, there had never been thought of such a device for target practice or penalty shootout game. In addition, the elasticity of the band has the advantage of adapting to the width of the posts, in particular when these do not have the standard spacing. The elasticity also makes it possible to secure a goalkeeper who would be between the posts: if he dives towards the cage, even by projecting himself on the strip, this one will not generate any resistance and can even be flattened on the ground, without risk for the goalkeeper to be injured; when the keeper gets up, the tape returns to its original length and location.

The elastic band is capable of stretching to be stretched in the position of use. It has a length less than the separation distance of the posts on which it is intended to be attached. It will be manufactured in different lengths to adapt to different dimensions of separation distance of two posts, in particular to adapt to different dimensions of goal cages.

According to a preferred characteristic, the second removable fastening means are of a distinct design from the first removable fastening means. As a variant, each of the two terminations could comprise the same removable fastening means.

According to one characteristic, the first and second removable fastening means are suitable, in particular in the installation position (and therefore in the use position) of the drive device, to be configured with the strip and at each end of the strip , two belt loops, in particular intended to surround the two respective posts. The elasticity of the band allows the belt buckles to be pressed against the posts and to be stretched, guaranteeing excellent support.

Advantageously, the drive device is used by making at the two ends of the band via the first and the second removable fastening means, two belting and fastening loops around two spaced posts respectively.

Preferably, the first removable fastening means are capable of producing with the band a belt buckle in the form of a knot, in particular a sliding knot. Thus, it is ensured that one of the ends of the drive device in the installed position of said device can never be detached (from the post), providing a safety device. Indeed, if the second fastening means come to uncouple inadvertently from the second post because they form a simple fastening loop, the band which is elastic will detach from the post and will sag directly to the ground because it remains firmly attached. at the first post thanks to the knot. On the contrary, if the first fixing means were in the form of a removable fastener in clips for example and the device is detached at the same time by its two ends, the elastic band could be propelled by the elastic force and could risk hurt someone. In a preferred embodiment, the first removable fastening means comprise a rigid or semi-rigid end piece of the loop or ring type, equipped with a passage orifice (such as a loop) capable of passing the second end of the band (so as to make a knot such as a slipknot). This embodiment is particularly advantageous for gaining speed of installation of the device, all the more so when the device is put in place by a single person, while above all guaranteeing the holding of the device during installation and once the attached device. Indeed, for the implementation of the device, the user positions the first termination of the strip around one of the posts, passes the second termination through the loop of the end piece to make a loop with the strip under the shape of a knot (of a slipknot) and scrolls the entire length of the strip until it surrounds the pole as closely as possible by tightening it, and the user only has to fix the second termination to the second post to finalize the installation. In addition, the use of a rigid or semi-rigid end piece with a loop allows rapid insertion and guidance of the strip to form a belting loop for the strip, as well as secure tightening of said strapping loop around the associated post, offering a better hold of the device during exercises or games (in particular when the elastic band stretches if the ball reaches it during a bad shot), and preventing the band from slide.

The rigid or semi-rigid end piece is permanently attached to the strip.

In a preferred embodiment, the first removable fastening means comprise an end piece (rigid or semi-rigid) which has a double loop, the first loop serving to secure the part to the end of the band, preferably irremovably during manufacture of the device (in particular by passing the distal end of the band through this first loop, then by folding over and by irremovable fixing such as by sewing, heat-welding or riveting), and the second loop being adapted to the passage of the band to form a belt loop with the band in the form of a slip knot and intended to carry out the fixing of the device after a post (when belting by slip knot around one of the posts).

According to another characteristic, the end piece is made of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material and/or comprises a coating preventing abrasion of the surface against which the piece is intended to be applied (so as to avoid damaging the painting of the post), the part when it is semi-rigid or the said coating being in particular based on a foam material.

Preferably, the end piece is rigid. The rigidity of the piece guarantees its good grip in the hand and contributes to efficient guidance through the (second) loop. The implementation is very fast, on the one hand having the part well in hand, and on the other hand inserting the strip directly and easily through the loop.

Preferably, the strip is flat and is rectangular.

Advantageously, the end piece has at least one loop which is of rectangular section.

According to another characteristic, the second removable fastening means comprise a quick-attach system. Preferably, the quick-attach system is a hook-and-loop attachment system (Velcro® type). As a variant, the fastening system could for example be a system of press-stud(s).

In a preferred embodiment, the second removable fastening means are arranged at the second end of the band and on the same face of the band, in particular on the rear face intended to be opposite the player in the position of use of the training device, and comprise a first part which is integral with the distal end of the termination of the band and a second part which is at a distance from said first part, the two parts being able to be fixed in a removable manner to each other (when the strip is folded back on itself at said second termination).

In particular in this aforementioned embodiment, the two parts of the second removable fixing means are removably fixed by mutual cooperation of male-female shapes, in particular by a self-gripping fastening system such as hooks and loops of the Velcro® type able to cooperate mutually. The first part and the second part of the second removable fastening means are integral with the same face of the strip and spaced apart by a distance corresponding at least to the length of the perimeter of a post. Preferably, the second part of the removable fastening means is spaced from the first part by a distance of the order of 30 to 40 cm. In the method of implementing the device, the fixing will be done by surrounding the post by the second end of the strip provided with said second removable fixing means and by making the two parts cooperate against each other by mutual cooperation.

According to yet another characteristic, the tape comprises marking means capable of distinguishing the tape from the environment in which the device is intended to be implemented, in particular the marking means comprising patterns and/or bright colors and/or or fluorescent.

According to yet another characteristic, the drive device comprises one or more sensors, preferably integral with the strip, in particular the sensor or sensors being capable of providing sound warning and/or statistical data functions.

In general, the band of the training device may have the desired width and length, personalized colors and patterns, and/or incorporate logos.

According to yet another characteristic, the training device or shooting game is used by realizing, at the two ends of the band via the first and the second removable fastening means, two buckles for belting and fastening around two posts respectively spaced apart, preferably one of the loops forming a slipknot.

• saisie par un utilisateur des premiers moyens de fixation amovible solidaires de la première terminaison de la bande, en particulier lesdits premiers moyens de fixation amovible étant aptes à former un nœud coulant avec la bande, de préférence lesdits premiers moyens de fixation amovible étant constitués d’une pièce d’extrémité dotée d’un passant ;
• saisie de la seconde terminaison de la bande et agencement en hauteur des premiers moyens de fixation amovible autour d’un premier poteau ;
• coopération de la seconde terminaison de la bande puis de toute la longueur de la bande avec les premiers moyens de fixation amovible, en particulier introduction de la seconde terminaison de la bande dans le passant de la pièce d’extrémité des premiers moyens de fixation amovible puis enfilage de la toute la longueur de la bande à travers ledit passant, de sorte à former une première boucle de ceinturage avec la bande du type nœud coulant en la première terminaison de la bande tandis que le reste de la longueur de la bande est libre ;
• saisie à nouveau de la seconde terminaison de la bande pour l’amener jusqu’au second poteau, faire le tour dudit poteau, et ramener la seconde terminaison contre la bande pour réaliser une seconde boucle de ceinturage, et fixer la bande aux seconds moyens de fixation amovible qui de préférence sont formés d’un système à attache rapide tel qu’un système d’attache auto-agrippant.

The invention also relates to a method for implementing the above-mentioned target practice or shooting game device of the invention so as to removably fix said device on and between two spaced posts, the method comprising the following steps :

• seizure by a user of the first removable fastening means integral with the first termination of the band, in particular the said first removable fastening means being capable of forming a slip knot with the band, preferably the said first removable fastening means being made up of an end piece provided with a loop;
• seizure of the second end of the strip and arrangement in height of the first removable fastening means around a first post;
• cooperation of the second end of the strip then of the entire length of the strip with the first removable fastening means, in particular introduction of the second end of the strip into the loop of the end piece of the first removable fastening means then threading the entire length of the strip through said loop, so as to form a first belt loop with the slip-knot type strip at the first end of the strip while the rest of the length of the strip is free;
• gripping the second end of the band again to bring it to the second post, go around said post, and bring the second end against the band to make a second belt loop, and attach the band to the second means of removable attachment which preferably consist of a quick-attach system such as a self-gripping attachment system.

The invention also relates to a use of a flexible elastic band comprising two opposite free ends, characterized in that the band is provided at its two ends, respectively with first removable fastening means and second removable fastening means, said first and second removable fastening means being distinct from the strip, and in that the strip is used to be fixed to and between two posts, and at ground level, and to constitute a training or shooting game device goal, especially in an area bounded by the ground, the board and the two posts.

In the remainder of the description, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom" are used in the context of normal installation of the device, i.e. i.e. relating to a concept of horizontal installation with respect to a flat horizontal ground

• ou représente une vue en perspective de dessus du dispositif d’entrainement selon l’invention, hors utilisation.
• ou illustre une vue de face du dispositif d’entraînement en position d’utilisation, tendu entre deux poteaux d’une cage de but.
• ou représente une vue en perspective du dispositif d’entraînement en cours d’installation, au niveau de la première terminaison à fixer à un poteau.
• ou correspond à une vue de détail de la .
• ou montre une vue de côté et en perspective de la fin d’installation du dispositif d’entraînement pour fixer la seconde terminaison à l’autre poteau.
• ou correspond à une vue plongeante en perspective et de détail de la montrant la seconde terminaison fixée.

The present invention is now described using only illustrative examples and in no way limiting the scope of the invention, and from the accompanying illustrations, in which:

• Or shows a top perspective view of the drive device according to the invention, out of use.
• Or illustrates a front view of the training device in the use position, stretched between two posts of a goal cage.
• Or shows a perspective view of the training device being installed, at the first termination to be attached to a pole.
• Or corresponds to a detail view of the .
• Or shows a side and perspective view of the installation end of the drive device for attaching the second termination to the other post.
• Or corresponds to a bird's-eye view in perspective and in detail of the showing the second ending attached.

The goal shooting training or game device 1 of the invention illustrated in the is intended to be installed between two posts P1 and P2 of a goal cage 10 and in a horizontal plane in order to delimit a shooting zone 11 for a player, as illustrated in the .

The ball shooting game or training device comprises a flexible strip 2, first removable fastening means 3 arranged at one of the ends of the strip, and second removable fastening means 4 arranged at the other end. of the strip, the first and the second removable fastening means being intended to ensure the removable fastening of the drive device 1, respectively after the posts P1 and P2, so as to arrange the strip 2 in a stretched manner horizontally between the two posts and at ground level. Strip 2 delimits between it and the ground, and between the two posts, the shooting zone 11.

The flexible band 2 is elastic. The tape is made from a woven material. It is thus reusable over time. It is an easily transportable, storable and constantly reusable training accessory in its own right. The band is based on a woven material comprising an elastic material such as latex. For example, tape is made from nylon, polyester, and latex.

The strip 2 extends between two free ends 20 and 21. It has two opposite faces 2A and 2B, the so-called front face 2A being intended to be facing the user and the opposite so-called rear face 2B being intended to face the inside of the cage 10.

Band 2 is flat. It preferably has a thickness of less than 5 mm (about 2.5 mm). Its width is for example of the order of 5 cm. It could be wider.

The strip 2 has a length adapted to the separation distance of the posts P1 and P2. It can be smaller than this distance because being elastic, it is able to lengthen. In the example below of a training device 1 for a football goal cage whose posts P1 and P2 can be 6 m or 7.32 m apart, the strip 2 has a length at 4 m resting state which can reach 8 m in its stretched state.

The strip 2 preferably comprises visual identification means 22 such as patterns and/or colored parts whose color is different from the rest of the strip, in particular the colors being bright and/or fluorescent. The means of visual identification 22 allow the player to clearly distinguish the board from the environment of the goal cage.

The removable fixing means 3 and 4 make it possible to fix the drive device 1 in a removable manner around each of the posts P1 and P2. The removable fastening means 3 and 4 allow belting by the band 2, of the respective posts P1 and P2, and a fixed hold of the band 2 around the posts and at a distance from the ground.

The first removable fastening means 3 which are arranged at the level of the end 20 of the band and the second removable fastening means 4 which are arranged at the level of the opposite end 21, are distinct from the band 2 and are attached thereto. these preferably being irremovable.

In the example shown, the first removable fastening means 3 and the second removable fastening means 4 are also of different design.

The first removable fixing means 3 are secured in an irremovable manner to the distal end of the termination 20 of the band 2. The first removable fixing means 3 comprise a rigid end piece 30 made of plastic material. The end piece 30 is in the form of a loop which has two loops 31 and 32. The end piece 30 is capable of making a slip knot with the strip 2.

The first loop 31 is used to secure the end piece 30 to the strip 2. The strip 2 has been secured to the end piece 30 in an irremovable manner during the manufacture of the drive device 1. As visible in the view detail of the , the free end of the strip 2 has been passed through the first loop 31, then folded over on itself and sewn.

The second passer 32, called the attachment passer, is used to set up and hold the band around the post P1. The attachment loop 32 makes it possible, after having placed the band 2 around said post, to pass the band 2 through the latter so as to make a slip knot until the post P1 is tightened, as visible in the views of detail of Figures 3 and 5. The rigid loop 30 ensures easy and quick tightening of the strip 2 around the post P1, and in a safe manner without the possibility of the strip coming off.

The two loops are preferably rectangular in shape.

The first removable fixing means 3 in the advantageous form of the end piece 30 result in going around the post in the form of a slip knot with the strip 2 and in keeping it in place ( ) while then being able to pull the strip to the other post without the risk of the strip coming off the post.

The second removable fastening means 4 are arranged at the level of the opposite termination 21 in the band 2. They are in the example presented in arranged in two distinct zones and on the same face of the strip which is the rear face 2B. The second removable fixing means comprise a first part 40 which is integral with the distal end of the termination 21 and a second part 41 which is at a distance from said first part 40, the two parts being capable of being fixed in a removable manner. to each other through mutual cooperation.

As a preferred example, the first and second parts 40 and 41 respectively of the second removable fastening means 4 form fastening means by mutual male-female cooperation. In particular, they constitute a self-gripping Velcro® type fastening system. One of the parts has loops, while the other has hooks. Each of the parts 40 and 41 forms a strip with a self-gripping coating, which has preferably been secured by sewing on the strip 2.

The two parts 40 and 41 of the second removable fastening means 4 are spaced apart by a distance corresponding at least to the length of the perimeter of a post, and preferably is of greater length. The spacing between the two parts 40 and 41 is for example of the order of 30 to 40 cm. Each part 40 and 41 of the second removable fastening means 4 has, for example, an attachment length of the order of 15 cm.

The training device 1 can also include sensors capable of providing various functionalities such as sound warning and/or statistical data. There schematically shows the presence of at least one sensor 6 which is coupled to the band 2. The band being made of woven material, the sensor or sensors may be coupled to the band by any known methods which are used to associate sensors with of the textile (integrated into the thickness of the textile or the weaving threads, attached to the textile in a removable or non-removable manner, etc.). The sensors may be sensors capable of detecting a shot more or less high in relation to the band 2 and of delivering an audible warning of variable intensity, in particular for the practice of ball sport by the visually impaired. The sensors could also for example make it possible to obtain statistical data on the firing speed, the number of shots, and the frequency. The sensors may be capable of communicating their data by means of remote communication such as by Bluetooth.

The method of implementing the drive device 1 is now described.

The training device 1 takes up no space when not in use and can be completely rolled up on itself. When it comes to using it, it is unwound in the state of the .

The user takes hold of the end 20 of the strip 2 provided with the end piece 30, affixes the strip 2 around the post P1 and introduces the strip 2 by its opposite end 21 into the attachment loop 32 to form a strapping loop 50 in the form of a sliding knot, then slides the rest of the band over its entire length until it surrounds the post P1 as closely as possible ( ) while positioning said band with the end piece at the desired height of the post, height corresponding to the height of delimitation of the firing zone 11 relative to the ground. The user serves the band well around the post P1 thanks to the end piece 30 ( ), which firmly holds the band without the risk of it slipping.

Then the user grabs the other end 21 of strip 2, moves to the other post P2 ( ), which stretches the strip 2, goes around said post P2 to make a belt loop 51 and joins the distal end of the strip provided with the first part 40 of the second removable fastening means 4 facing the second part 41. The user only has to apply the first part 40 against the second part 41 ( ) to couple the two parts 40 and 41 and thus fix the strip 2 to the second post P2. Drive device 1 is operational.

To disassemble the training device 1, the user detaches the first part 40 from the second part 41 of the second removable fastening means 4, goes to the other post, and brings out the band 2 from the attachment loop 32.

Therefore, the training device 1 provides a clear delineation of the area in which the players must aim. Its design provides an easy and fast implementation, as well as an equally fast uninstallation. The drive device 1 can be arranged at the desired height. The person installing the device can be alone, and does not need any help. The training device 1 when not in use is very compact. The elasticity of the band makes it easy to adapt to different post spacing widths and prevents, if a goalkeeper is present at the level of the cage, from tearing off the device and injuring themselves.

In addition, the preferential method of fixing by a looped end piece guarantees a firm fixing around one of the posts thanks to the slip knot and prevents the strip from slipping during use. This method of attachment ensures very good tightening, while providing very good hold around the post when the boards are used (ball disturbing the boards during shots, or goalkeeper lying on the boards). The attachment to the other post by a self-gripping fastening system is quick and remains out of use without the risk of snagging, unlike press studs for example.

Claims (10)

Training or goal shooting game device (1) intended to be fixed between two posts, comprising a flexible band (2) which is elastic and has two opposite free ends (20, 21), first removable fixing means (3) which are integral with a first termination (20) of the band, and second removable fixing means (4) which are integral with the second termination (21) of the band, said first and second removable fixing means being adapted to ensure a removable attachment of the device directly to the two respective posts. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the first removable fastening means (3) are suitable for producing with the strip (2) a belt loop in the form of a knot (50), in particular a sliding knot. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first removable fastening means (3) comprise an end piece (30) which has a double loop, the first loop (31) serving to secure the part to the end of the strip, preferably in a non-removable manner during the manufacture of the device, and the second loop (32) being adapted for the passage of the strip to form a belt loop (50) in the form of a sliding knot. Device according to Claim 3, characterized in that the end piece (30) is made of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material, and/or comprises a coating preventing abrasion of the surface against which the part, the part when it is semi-rigid or said coating being in particular based on a foam material. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second removable fixing means (4) comprise a quick-attach system (40, 41), preferably the quick-attach system (40, 41) being a hook-and-loop fastening system. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second removable fixing means (4) are arranged at the second end (21) of the strip and on the same face (2B) of the strip, in particular the rear face (2B) intended to be opposite the player in the position of use of the training device, and comprise a first part (40) which is integral with the distal end of the termination of the band and a second part (41) which is at a distance from said first part (40), the two parts being capable of being removably fixed to each other, in particular by mutual cooperation of male-female shapes. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tape (2) comprises marking means (22) capable of distinguishing the tape from the environment in which the device is intended to be implemented, in particular the marking means comprising patterns and/or bright and/or fluorescent colors. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises one or more sensors (6), preferably integral with the strip (2), in particular the sensor or sensors being capable of providing warning functions sound and/or statistical data. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is used by carrying out, at the two ends (20, 21) of the strip (2) via the first and the second removable fixing means (3, 4) , two strapping and securing loops (50, 51) respectively around two spaced posts (P1, P2), preferably one of the loops forming a slipknot. A method of operating a target practice or game device (1) according to any preceding claim so as to removably secure said device to and between two posts (P1, P2) spaced , the method comprising the following steps:

• seizure by a user of the first removable fastening means (3) integral with the first termination (20) of the strip (2), in particular the said first removable fastening means (3) being able to form a slipknot with the strip, preferably said first removable fastening means consisting of an end piece (30) provided with a loop (32);
• seizure of the second end (21) of the strip (2) and arrangement in height of the first removable fixing means (3) around a first post (P1);
• cooperation of the second termination (21) of the strip (2) then of the entire length of the strip (2) with the first removable fastening means (3), in particular introduction of the second termination (21) of the strip into the loop (32) of the end piece (30) of the first removable fastening means (3) then threading the entire length of the strip (2) through said loop (32), so as to form a first belt buckle (50) with the slip-knot type band at the first end (20) of the band while the rest of the length of the band is free;
• grasping the second end (21) of the strip (2) again to bring it to the second post (P2), go around said post (P2), and bring the second end (21) against the strip ( 2) to make a second belt buckle (51), and fix the band (2) to the second removable fixing means (4) which preferably are formed by a quick-attach system (40, 41) such as a self-gripping fastening system.