US20080132362A1 - System and apparatus for swing instruction - Google Patents

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US20080132362A1
US20080132362A1 US11/633,153 US63315306A US2008132362A1 US 20080132362 A1 US20080132362 A1 US 20080132362A1 US 63315306 A US63315306 A US 63315306A US 2008132362 A1 US2008132362 A1 US 2008132362A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the invention disclosed herein relates generally to instructing players on proper performance techniques in various sports. More specifically, the present invention relates to instructing a player about a proper technique for swinging a sporting apparatus.
  • the techniques typically relate to development (e.g., instruction, exercises) and/or conditioning (e.g., strength, speed, endurance).
  • the development techniques are a primary focus for players at a beginner level. For example, when a child is learning to play baseball, he generally starts with T-ball, which attempts to develop the child's swing by using a statically positioned ball. In T-ball, the child repeatedly swings a bat until contact is made with the ball. By practicing making contact with the ball, the child develops hand-eye coordination necessary for effectively swinging the bat.
  • a conventional T-ball device includes a base and a stand which holds a ball at a predefined height above the base. While the conventional device aids in developing the hand-eye coordination of the child, there is no instruction provided regarding a proper stance and/or swing mechanics. That is, while the child may succeed in making contact with the ball, there is a lack of stance and swing instruction which inhibits development of a proper swing.
  • the present invention relates to a system and apparatus for swing instruction.
  • a swinging apparatus such as T-ball, baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, golf, hockey, etc.
  • the system and apparatus may be used for instructional/training purposes, those of skill in the art will understand that the apparatus may also be used as a toy for recreational purposes.
  • the apparatus for use in baseball, softball or t-ball for training how to step and swing a bat comprises a body comprising a substantially planar upper surface and positionable on a support surface, a home plate marking on said body, at least one step target marking adjacent to said home plate marking and at least one foot placement marking adjacent to said step target marking.
  • the at least one foot placement marking includes at least one line parallel to a side edge of the home plate marking.
  • the at least one foot placement marking includes a first set of lines parallel to a first side edge of the home plate marking.
  • the at least one foot placement marking includes a second set of lines parallel to a second side edge of the home plate marking, and the second side edge is opposite the first side edge.
  • Each of the lines in the first and second sets is separated by a predetermined distance.
  • the predetermined distance is approximately one inch.
  • Each of the lines in the first and second sets is associated with at least one of a height identifier and a bat size identifier.
  • the at least one step target marking is disposed adjacent a leading side of the at least one foot placement marking.
  • the at least one step target marking includes a first step target marking adjacent a first leading side of the first set of lines and a second step target marking adjacent a second leading side of the second set of lines.
  • the at least one step target marking has a width substantially equal to a width of the at least one foot placement marking.
  • the present invention relates to a device comprising a planar substrate, a first reference marking formed on the substrate, a second reference marking formed on the substrate, the second reference marking indicative of a standing position relative to the first reference marking, and a third reference marking formed on the substrate the third reference marking indicative of a lead foot position relative to the second reference marking.
  • the first reference marking is one of a home plate marking, a home plate cut-out and an axis of the second reference marking.
  • the second reference marking includes a plurality of parallel lines separated from each other by a predetermined distance. Each of the parallel lines is associated with at least one of a height identifier, a bat size identifier and a racquet length identifier.
  • the substrate includes at least one anchor arrangement preventing movement of the substrate relative to a surface the substrate is disposed upon.
  • the device may further include a textured material covering at least a portion of at least one of the second and third reference markings.
  • the textured material has a higher coefficient of friction than the substrate.
  • the third reference marking is formed on a leading side of the second reference marking and along a substantially transverse axis of the first reference marking.
  • the present invention relates to a system comprising an swing instruction apparatus including a body having a substantially planar upper surface and positionable on a support surface, the body including a home plate marking, at least one step target marking adjacent to the home plate marking and at least one foot placement marking adjacent to the step target marking, and a ball stand positioned over the home plate marking, the ball standing holding a ball a predetermined height above the body.
  • the ball stand is a T-ball stand.
  • FIG. 1 shows an apparatus for swing instruction according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 a is a schematic illustration of a step in a manufacturing process of an apparatus for swing instruction according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 b is a schematic illustration of a step in a manufacturing process of an apparatus for swing instruction according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 c is a schematic illustration of a step in a manufacturing process of an apparatus for swing instruction according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 shows a system for swing instruction according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 shows an apparatus for swing instruction according to a further exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 shows an apparatus for swing instruction according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 100 for swing instruction according to the present invention. While the exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to swing instruction for T-ball, those of skill in the art will understand that the present invention may be utilized for swing instruction in other sports including, but not limited to, baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, golf, hockey, etc. That is, the apparatus 100 may be utilized for swing instruction regardless of a sporting apparatus (e.g., bat, racquet, club, stick, etc.) utilized by a player. While the apparatus 100 may be used for instructional/training purposes, those of skill in the art will understand that the apparatus 100 may be used as a toy for recreational purposes.
  • a sporting apparatus e.g., bat, racquet, club, stick, etc.
  • the apparatus 100 may include a body 102 or a substrate formed as a sheet, mat, etc. having any shape and/or size.
  • the body 102 is formed from a material which is substantially wear-resistant (e.g., rubber, foam, etc.). That is, a user (wearing cleats or sneakers) may attempt repeated swings while standing on the body 102 , and thus, it is preferable that the material comprising the body 102 be wear-resistant.
  • the body 102 may include a substantially planar upper surface allowing the user to maintain balance while standing thereon.
  • a bottom surface of the body 102 may be substantially planar or have any other topography which allows the upper surface of the body 102 to be substantially parallel to a ground surface on which the apparatus 100 is placed. That is, while the apparatus 100 may be manufactured from solid materials, e.g., rubber, wood, plastic, metal, etc., the body 102 preferably conforms to the ground surface.
  • the upper surface of the body 102 may be formed from a solid material, while the bottom surface is formed from a flexible material. In this embodiment, the bottom surface may conform to the ground surface, while the upper surface remains substantially flat (and parallel to the ground surface).
  • the bottom surface includes grooves, cleats, hard rubber nubs/pleats or other protrusions to facilitate the securing of the apparatus in one position during use.
  • the upper surface may be formed from, or covered with, an Astroturf® matting.
  • the apparatus 100 may be used indoors and/or outdoors, e.g., in a batting cage, at a park, etc.
  • the first reference marking may be a home plate marking 104 disposed in a substantially central position relative to the body 102 of the apparatus. For example, if the body 102 is 48′′ wide, the home plate marking 104 may be disposed on a middle 17′′ of the body 102 .
  • the home plate marking 104 may be formed on the body 102 by, for example, painting, silk screening, tape, etc., and may be similarly sized and shaped as a conventional home plate used in baseball.
  • the home plate marking 104 may be a cut-out sized and shaped like the conventional home plate.
  • the body 102 may be overlaid over the conventional home plate, allowing the apparatus 100 to be used during games, practices, etc. at parks and fields.
  • the body 102 of the apparatus may further include a second reference marking indicative of where the user should stand relative to the first reference marking.
  • the second reference marking includes a foot placement marking 106 comprising at least one line 108 drawn substantially parallel to a side edge 110 of the home plate marking 104 . While the exemplary embodiment depicted in FIG. 1 shows the foot placement marking 106 as including three lines 108 , those of skill in the art will understand that any number of lines (or other shapes) of any shape and/or size may be marked on the body 102 to indicate where the user should stand relative to the home plate marking 104 . In the exemplary embodiment, each of the lines 108 is approximately 15′′ long and 2′′ wide and separated from the other lines 108 by approximately 1′′. Additionally, the lines 108 may be staggered, as shown in FIG. 1 , or aligned. Those of skill in the art will understand that the lines 108 may be formed on the body 102 in a manner similar to the home plate marking 104 .
  • each of the lines 108 may be associated with a height and/or bat length identifier(s) (not shown).
  • the user may select which of the lines 108 to stand on based on the height and/or bat length identifiers, as described below. That is, if the user is right-handed and between 4′6′′ and 5′0′′, the line 108 closest to the home plate marking 104 may be selected.
  • the line may be selected based on handedness, height and/or reach of the user, and/or bat length. For example, the user may stand on each line and extend the bat to ensure that the bat covers fully the home plate marking 104 . When one of the lines 108 has been selected, the user may assume a proper swing stance.
  • the proper swing stance may require the user to place a lagging foot (e.g., a right foot for right-handed users) on a rear/lagging portion of a selected line 108 and a leading foot (e.g., a left foot for right-handed users) on a front/leading portion of the selected line 108 . That is, in some uses, the leading foot is positioned toward a direction in which the ball will be hit. In one exemplary embodiment, the user may place the lagging foot on a rear edge of the line 108 and the leading foot on the front edge of the line 108 . This may ensure that a width between the user's feet is in keeping with the proper swing stance.
  • a lagging foot e.g., a right foot for right-handed users
  • a leading foot e.g., a left foot for right-handed users
  • FIG. 1 shows that the body 102 may include a further foot placement marking 112 comprising at least one further line 114 drawn substantially parallel to a side edge 116 of the home plate marking 104 .
  • the further foot placement marking 112 may comprise three of the further lines 114 which are arranged in a fashion substantially similar to the lines 108 .
  • the apparatus 102 may be utilized by right-handed and left-handed users.
  • the body 102 may further include a third reference marking indicative of where the user should step with the leading foot during the swing.
  • the third reference marking includes a step target marking 118 comprising a target 120 aligned with the foot placement marking 106 and the home plate marking 104 .
  • the target 120 may be disposed at an intersection of a longitudinal axis LA of the foot placement marking 106 and a transverse axis TA of the home plate marking 104 .
  • the target 120 may be approximately as wide as the foot placement marking 106 , enabling a user standing on any of the lines 108 to step onto the target 120 during the swing. That is, stepping with the leading foot onto the target 120 ensures proper swing mechanics (e.g., power transfer) during the swing.
  • the target 120 may be any shape (e.g., oval, footprint, etc.) and/or size. Additionally, the target 120 may be a different color (e.g., brighter) than the body 102 to alert the user's attention to the target 120 .
  • a further step target marking 122 may be drawn on an opposite side of the home plate marking 104 and aligned with the further foot placement marking 112 .
  • the body 102 of the apparatus may further include one or more anchoring arrangements 124 for preventing movement of the body 102 relative to the ground surface. That is, when the user swings, the stepping and pivoting may pull the body 102 away from the ground surface.
  • the anchoring arrangements 124 stabilize the body 102 allowing the user to take multiple swings.
  • the anchoring arrangements 124 may include weights coupled to in the body 102 .
  • the anchoring arrangements 124 may include holes into which stakes are driven, pinning the body 102 between the stakes and the ground surface.
  • the anchoring arrangements 124 are disposed around a periphery of the body 102 preventing interference with use of the apparatus 100 .
  • a textured covering (not shown) may be disposed on the foot placement markings 106 , 112 and/or the step target markings 118 , 122 .
  • the textured covering may be, for example, a sandpaper-like material which prevents the user's feet from slipping. That is, the textured covering may have a higher coefficient of friction than the material which forms the body 102 .
  • FIGS. 2 a - c show steps in an exemplary process for manufacturing the apparatus 100 according to the present invention.
  • an initial body 200 is fabricated as described above, e.g., from a wear-resistant material, different materials for upper and lower surfaces, etc.
  • the home plate marking 104 is formed on the body 102 either by marking/painting or by cutting out a portion of the body 102 shaped like the conventional home plate.
  • the foot placement markings 106 , 112 and the step target markings 118 , 122 are formed on the initial body 200 .
  • the foot placement markings 106 , 112 and/or the step target markings 118 , 122 may be painted, silk-screened, burned, etched, overlaid (e.g., tape), or otherwise formed on the body 102 .
  • the foot placement markings 106 , 112 and/or the step target markings 118 , 122 may be cut-outs.
  • FIG. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of a system 300 for swing instruction according to the present invention.
  • the system 300 includes a T-ball device 302 used in conjunction with the apparatus 100 .
  • the T-ball device 302 includes a base 304 which may be shaped like a conventional home plate and a stand 306 extending to a predetermined height above the base 304 .
  • a ball 308 may be placed atop the stand 306 when the user is attempting a swing.
  • the height of the stand 306 may be adjusted based on a position of the user with regard to the foot placement marking 112 . For example, as the user stands further away from the home plate marking 104 , the height may be increased (e.g., to compensate for taller users).
  • the stand 302 may be hingedly attached to the base 304 , allowing the stand 302 to be folded over onto the body 102 . This embodiment may be beneficial for easily storing and/or transporting the system 300 .
  • FIG. 4 shows a further exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 400 according to the present invention.
  • a body 402 includes a pair of opposed home plate markings 404 , 406 facing in opposite directions.
  • a single foot placement marking 408 is positioned adjacent the home plate markings 404
  • step target markings 410 , 412 are positioned adjacent respective ends of the foot placement marking 406 .
  • the body 402 may further include right- and left-handed identifiers 414 , 416 .
  • the user may view the identifiers 414 , 416 and position the apparatus 400 by aligning the home plate marking 404 over a home plate in the ground surface.
  • the user may assume a swing stance on the foot placement marking 406 and attempt a swing by stepping with the leading foot onto an appropriate one of the step target markings 410 , 412 , i.e., a right-handed user steps onto the step target marking 410 .
  • FIG. 5 shows an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus 500 for swing instruction according to the present invention.
  • the apparatus 500 teaches an individual proper swing stance and mechanics for swinging a tennis racquet.
  • the exemplary embodiments of the present invention may be adapted for various sports/activities.
  • foot placement markings 502 are formed on the apparatus 500 indicating where the player should stand.
  • a central axis 503 e.g., stance marking
  • the foot placement markings 502 may include one or more lines drawn generally perpendicular to a direction in which the player intends to hit a ball. As described with reference to the other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the foot placement markings 502 provide an indication as to a proper stance for preparing to strike the ball.
  • the foot placement markings 502 may further include hash marks 504 indicating where the player should place each foot. By standing over the axis 503 and placing each foot on one of the hash marks 504 , the apparatus 500 may teach the player the proper swing stance.
  • the hash marks 504 and/or the lines forming the foot placement markings 502 may further include height and/or racquet length identifiers indicating which line/hash mark the player should stand on based on the player's height and/or racquet length.
  • the foot placement markings 502 may be of any shape and size and may include any number of lines and/or hash marks.
  • the apparatus 500 further includes step target markings 506 , 508 formed thereon indicating where the player should step when striking the ball.
  • the step target markings 506 , 508 provide instruction regarding proper swing mechanics.
  • the step target markings 506 , 508 may be formed in front of (i.e., a direction the ball will be hit) of the foot placement markings 502 and a predetermined lateral distance from the axis 503 . In this manner, the step target markings 506 , 508 may aid the player is stepping toward the ball during the swing.
  • the step target marking 506 indicates where the player should step with the right foot when hitting a backhand shot
  • the step target marking 508 indicates where the player should step with the left foot when hitting a forehand shot. This is reversed for a left-handed player. While the step target markings 506 , 508 shown in FIG. 5 are oval-shaped, those of skill in the art will understand that the step target markings 506 , 508 may be any shape and/or size. Additionally, there may be any number of step target markings.

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