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- This invention relates to the game of baseball, and, in particular, the instruction of the pitch known as the “gyroball” pitch.
- the “gyroball” pitch was first identified by the Japanese scientist Gitau Kimani, and later developed into specific throwing technique by baseball instructor, Kazushi Tezuka, who used computer simulations to create a new style of delivery intended to reduce stress on the pitcher. According to Tezuka, a gyroball is thrown so hard, at the point of release, instead of having the pitcher's arm move inwards towards the body (the standard method used in the United States), the pitcher rotates his arm so that it moves away from his body, toward third base for a right-handed pitcher and toward first base for a left-handed pitcher.
- the ability to throw a gyroball pitch can be useful against batters.
- Batters use the arm speed of the pitcher and the spin on a baseball, made visible by the seams, to judge the speed and trajectory of a pitch.
- the gyroball is thrown with the arm speed of a usual fastball, but with a different actual speed. Its bullet-like spinning motion may hide the seams of a ball from the view of the batter, which makes it more difficult to predict the pitch.
- the batter, predicting a change in speed caused by the ball's spin may adapt to the wrong speed and swing incorrectly.
- the instructional ball may be structured to have characteristics, including shape, size, and weight, that are similar to the characteristics of a conventional or regulation baseball. Accordingly, the instructional ball may have a relatively small size that is appropriate for children, or the instructional ball may have a standard, regulation size for professionals. By configuring the instructional ball to have conventional characteristics, the individual may transition to a conventional baseball, following training, without having to modify the learned or improved skills to accommodate a conventional baseball.
- the instructional ball is for training a pitcher's arm and/or wrists for throwing a gyroball pitch and trains the pitcher's arm and/or wrist to make this pitch.
- the pitcher grabs the instructional ball with the appropriate grip and imparts a spin into the instructional ball of the type required for a gyroball pitch.
- Continuous practice while spinning a ball in this nature teaches the pitcher the proper wrist motion in throwing a baseball for producing a gyroball pitch.
- a participant practices using the instructional ball and builds up the muscles to throw a gyroball pitch. Specifically, by using the correct muscle groups and motions, the participant can throw a gyroball pitch when he or she throws a regulation baseball.
- FIG. 1 is an elevation view of one specific embodiment of the instructional ball looking at the instructional ball from the right side;
- FIG. 2 is another elevation view of the specific embodiment shown in FIG. 1 (turned 90 degrees about axis 4 ) looking at the instructional ball from the right side;
- FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 looking at the present invention from the end;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 from the right side;
- FIG. 5 is another cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 from the end.
- the instructional ball 10 may be structured to have characteristics, including shape, size, and weight, that are similar to the characteristics of a conventional baseball.
- the instructional ball 10 may have a relatively small size that is appropriate for children, or the instructional ball 10 may have a standard size for professionals.
- the instructional ball 10 may transition to a conventional baseball following training without having to modify the learned or improved skills to accommodate a conventional baseball.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 are a side view of an embodiment of an instructional ball 10 .
- the instructional ball 10 may be provided with a football-shaped body 12 in that it may be an ellipsoid having a longitudinal axis 4 and a generally circular transverse cross section along axis 5 .
- the football-shaped body 12 may be provided with a size similar to that of a regulation baseball to allow it to be gripped by one's hand prior to throwing the instructional ball 10 .
- FIGS. 2 through 5 show that the instructional ball 10 can have a conventional construction.
- a football shaped body 12 can be formed around a core which is enclosed within a cover 14 .
- the core (generally) refers to the material beneath the cover 14 and may have any suitable construction such as a conventional wound construction.
- the instructional ball 10 can be shaped as a football and has substantially the same interior as regulation type baseball. When thrown, the instructional ball creates a bullet-like spin on the ball with the axis of spin in line with the direction of the throw.
- the football-shaped body 12 may be provided with an inner core 22 , which may comprise a cork-type material, and an outer core 23 , which may comprise a rubber-like material that resists abrasion.
- the specific materials that can be used in the football-shaped body 12 are not considered important to the invention and in many cases are the typical materials used to construct a regulation baseball.
- the inner core 22 is shown to be less than the size of the instructional ball 10 , it is understood that the inner core 22 can be sized to take up the entire structure. It is also understood that outer core 23 is unnecessary when the inner core 22 takes up the entire structure of the football shaped body 12 .
- the cross-section of the instructional ball 10 can be very similar to that of a regulation baseball.
- the instructional ball 10 has the same characteristics as a baseball used primarily in the sport of the same name, baseball.
- the instructional ball 10 can have longitudinal perimeter of between about 7 inches and 11 inches and generally between 81 ⁇ 2 inches and 91 ⁇ 2 inches in circumference (in the center longitudinally about axis 5 ), and about 4 to 8 ounces in weight
- the instructional ball 10 can be generally between 9 inches (22.9 cm) and 91 ⁇ 4 inches (23.5 cm) in circumference (in the center longitudinally), and 5 ounces in weight, though sometimes different-size balls may be used in children's leagues.
- the inner core 22 or the outer core 23 of the instructional ball 10 can be cork, rubber, or a mixture of the two, and can be sometimes layered. Around the inner core 22 , there can be various linear materials including yarn and twine, sometimes wool.
- a leather cover is put on, in two pieces, and stitched together using stitches of waxed cotton thread which is typically red in color.
- Rolled stitching can be flattering and can create less air-resistance.
- the same material as conventional baseballs can be used to help enable the pitcher to throw the ball without the distraction of varying surface textures.
- the instructional ball 10 may be constructed from materials having a density greater than that of the materials from which a regulation baseball is constructed such that the weight of the invention is the same as the weight of a regulation baseball.
- the cover of the instructional ball 10 may have any suitable construction and may be constructed of any suitable material such as cowhide or horsehide.
- the cover 14 presents an ellipsoid, having a longitudinal axis 4 and a generally circular transverse cross about axis 5 , section when it is applied around the core.
- the core is covered with two pieces of leather that are stitched together using 108 stitches of thread.
- the instructional ball 10 can be constructed by one of ordinary skill in the art.
- the instructional ball 10 can be crafted from hide that is typically used with traditional baseballs. While this discussion has been with respect to the instructional ball 10 as it relates to a regulation baseball, the instructional ball 10 need not necessary to be for regulation baseball.
- the instructional ball 10 can be used for softball.
- the instructional ball 10 is not intended to be used in a regulation game, it may be made from any number of materials of appropriate density and weight, such as those plastics from which practice balls are currently made, and may be shaped using any number of manufacturing methods including, but not limited to, injection molding. Similarly, where a horsehide cover is utilized, which it need not be if a simulated seam (which is considered a seam for purposes of this invention) is supplied, the cover need not be an altered regulation baseball cover.
- the instructional ball 10 is for training a pitcher's arm and/or wrists for throwing a gyroball pitch and trains the pitcher's arm and/or wrists to make this pitch.
- the pitcher grabs the instructional ball 10 with the appropriate grip and imparts a spin into the instructional ball of the type required for a gyroball pitch.
- Continuous practice while spinning a ball in this nature teaches the pitcher the proper wrist motion in throwing a baseball for producing a gyroball pitch and over time the “wobble” can be corrected.
- a participant practices using the instructional ball 10 and builds up the muscles to throw a gyroball pitch. Specifically, by using the correct muscle groups and adapting the pitch, the participant can throw a gyroball pitch when he or she throws a regulation baseball.
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Abstract
An instructional ball having an inner core, an outer core is an ellipsoid, and an outer cover. The instructional ball has an ellipsoid shape, a longitudinal axis, and a generally circular transverse cross-section along a transverse axis.
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- The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/946,131, filed Jul. 19, 2013 which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/013,921, filed Jan. 26, 2011 which is a continuation U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/196,907, which was filed on Aug. 22, 2008, all of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- This invention relates to the game of baseball, and, in particular, the instruction of the pitch known as the “gyroball” pitch.
- The “gyroball” pitch was first identified by the Japanese scientist Gitau Kimani, and later developed into specific throwing technique by baseball instructor, Kazushi Tezuka, who used computer simulations to create a new style of delivery intended to reduce stress on the pitcher. According to Tezuka, a gyroball is thrown so hard, at the point of release, instead of having the pitcher's arm move inwards towards the body (the standard method used in the United States), the pitcher rotates his arm so that it moves away from his body, toward third base for a right-handed pitcher and toward first base for a left-handed pitcher.
- While explaining the proper and improper methods of throwing a gyroball pitch can a relatively simple task, teaching a pitcher to actually throw the gyroball pitch is frequently a difficult endeavor. However, the technique to throwing the gyroball pitch appears to be in the arm, not in the unique grip of the baseball. The unusual method of delivery creates a bullet-like spin on the ball with the axis of spin in line with the direction of the throw. The gyroball pitch, if thrown correctly, also is meant to fly straight like a fastball.
- In baseball, the ability to throw a gyroball pitch can be useful against batters. Batters use the arm speed of the pitcher and the spin on a baseball, made visible by the seams, to judge the speed and trajectory of a pitch. However, the gyroball is thrown with the arm speed of a usual fastball, but with a different actual speed. Its bullet-like spinning motion may hide the seams of a ball from the view of the batter, which makes it more difficult to predict the pitch. The batter, predicting a change in speed caused by the ball's spin, may adapt to the wrong speed and swing incorrectly.
- Accordingly, there is a need for an instructional ball to help pitchers learn to throw a proper or improved gyropitch. It is to this need, among others, that the present invention is directed.
- This application discloses an instructional ball that can be used to provide individuals with a training aid for learning or improving upon baseball or softball throwing skills. The instructional ball may be structured to have characteristics, including shape, size, and weight, that are similar to the characteristics of a conventional or regulation baseball. Accordingly, the instructional ball may have a relatively small size that is appropriate for children, or the instructional ball may have a standard, regulation size for professionals. By configuring the instructional ball to have conventional characteristics, the individual may transition to a conventional baseball, following training, without having to modify the learned or improved skills to accommodate a conventional baseball.
- In operation, the instructional ball is for training a pitcher's arm and/or wrists for throwing a gyroball pitch and trains the pitcher's arm and/or wrist to make this pitch. The pitcher grabs the instructional ball with the appropriate grip and imparts a spin into the instructional ball of the type required for a gyroball pitch. Continuous practice while spinning a ball in this nature teaches the pitcher the proper wrist motion in throwing a baseball for producing a gyroball pitch. A participant practices using the instructional ball and builds up the muscles to throw a gyroball pitch. Specifically, by using the correct muscle groups and motions, the participant can throw a gyroball pitch when he or she throws a regulation baseball.
- Specific embodiments of the invention will become apparent and its construction and operation better understood, from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is an elevation view of one specific embodiment of the instructional ball looking at the instructional ball from the right side; -
FIG. 2 is another elevation view of the specific embodiment shown inFIG. 1 (turned 90 degrees about axis 4) looking at the instructional ball from the right side; -
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the embodiment of the present invention shown inFIG. 4 looking at the present invention from the end; -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention shown inFIG. 1 from the right side; and -
FIG. 5 is another cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention shown inFIG. 1 from the end. - The following discussion and accompanying figures disclose specific embodiments of the
instructional ball 10. The primary purpose of theinstructional ball 10 is to provide individuals with a training aid for learning or improving upon baseball or softball throwing skills. Theinstructional ball 10 may be structured to have characteristics, including shape, size, and weight, that are similar to the characteristics of a conventional baseball. Theinstructional ball 10 may have a relatively small size that is appropriate for children, or theinstructional ball 10 may have a standard size for professionals. By configuring theinstructional ball 10 to have conventional characteristics, the individual may transition to a conventional baseball following training without having to modify the learned or improved skills to accommodate a conventional baseball. -
FIGS. 1 and 2 are a side view of an embodiment of aninstructional ball 10. Theinstructional ball 10 may be provided with a football-shaped body 12 in that it may be an ellipsoid having alongitudinal axis 4 and a generally circular transverse cross section alongaxis 5. The football-shaped body 12 may be provided with a size similar to that of a regulation baseball to allow it to be gripped by one's hand prior to throwing theinstructional ball 10. -
FIGS. 2 through 5 show that theinstructional ball 10 can have a conventional construction. A football shapedbody 12 can be formed around a core which is enclosed within acover 14. The core (generally) refers to the material beneath thecover 14 and may have any suitable construction such as a conventional wound construction. InFIGS. 4 and 5 , theinstructional ball 10 can be shaped as a football and has substantially the same interior as regulation type baseball. When thrown, the instructional ball creates a bullet-like spin on the ball with the axis of spin in line with the direction of the throw. - Referring to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , the football-shaped body 12 may be provided with aninner core 22, which may comprise a cork-type material, and anouter core 23, which may comprise a rubber-like material that resists abrasion. The specific materials that can be used in the football-shaped body 12 are not considered important to the invention and in many cases are the typical materials used to construct a regulation baseball. While theinner core 22 is shown to be less than the size of theinstructional ball 10, it is understood that theinner core 22 can be sized to take up the entire structure. It is also understood thatouter core 23 is unnecessary when theinner core 22 takes up the entire structure of the football shapedbody 12. As can be seen, the cross-section of theinstructional ball 10 can be very similar to that of a regulation baseball. For example and as shown inFIGS. 1 through 5 , theinstructional ball 10 has the same characteristics as a baseball used primarily in the sport of the same name, baseball. - In one embodiment, the
instructional ball 10 can have longitudinal perimeter of between about 7 inches and 11 inches and generally between 8½ inches and 9½ inches in circumference (in the center longitudinally about axis 5), and about 4 to 8 ounces in weight For example, theinstructional ball 10 can be generally between 9 inches (22.9 cm) and 9¼ inches (23.5 cm) in circumference (in the center longitudinally), and 5 ounces in weight, though sometimes different-size balls may be used in children's leagues. Theinner core 22 or theouter core 23 of theinstructional ball 10 can be cork, rubber, or a mixture of the two, and can be sometimes layered. Around theinner core 22, there can be various linear materials including yarn and twine, sometimes wool. - A leather cover is put on, in two pieces, and stitched together using stitches of waxed cotton thread which is typically red in color. Rolled stitching can be flattering and can create less air-resistance.
- In order to create a consistent texture (e.g. smooth, natural feel to the fingers), the same material as conventional baseballs can be used to help enable the pitcher to throw the ball without the distraction of varying surface textures. In order to further minimize any perceptible differences between throwing a regulation baseball and throwing the
instructional ball 10, theinstructional ball 10 may be constructed from materials having a density greater than that of the materials from which a regulation baseball is constructed such that the weight of the invention is the same as the weight of a regulation baseball. - The cover of the
instructional ball 10 may have any suitable construction and may be constructed of any suitable material such as cowhide or horsehide. Thecover 14 presents an ellipsoid, having alongitudinal axis 4 and a generally circular transverse cross aboutaxis 5, section when it is applied around the core. In one specific example, the core is covered with two pieces of leather that are stitched together using 108 stitches of thread. - As can be seen, the
instructional ball 10 can be constructed by one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, theinstructional ball 10 can be crafted from hide that is typically used with traditional baseballs. While this discussion has been with respect to theinstructional ball 10 as it relates to a regulation baseball, theinstructional ball 10 need not necessary to be for regulation baseball. For example, theinstructional ball 10 can be used for softball. - Since the
instructional ball 10 is not intended to be used in a regulation game, it may be made from any number of materials of appropriate density and weight, such as those plastics from which practice balls are currently made, and may be shaped using any number of manufacturing methods including, but not limited to, injection molding. Similarly, where a horsehide cover is utilized, which it need not be if a simulated seam (which is considered a seam for purposes of this invention) is supplied, the cover need not be an altered regulation baseball cover. - In operation, the
instructional ball 10 is for training a pitcher's arm and/or wrists for throwing a gyroball pitch and trains the pitcher's arm and/or wrists to make this pitch. The pitcher grabs theinstructional ball 10 with the appropriate grip and imparts a spin into the instructional ball of the type required for a gyroball pitch. Continuous practice while spinning a ball in this nature teaches the pitcher the proper wrist motion in throwing a baseball for producing a gyroball pitch and over time the “wobble” can be corrected. A participant practices using theinstructional ball 10 and builds up the muscles to throw a gyroball pitch. Specifically, by using the correct muscle groups and adapting the pitch, the participant can throw a gyroball pitch when he or she throws a regulation baseball. - While the above is a description of the invention in its embodiments, various modifications, alternate constructions and equivalents may be employed, only some of which have been described above. For example, in view of the principles of baseball aerodynamics and the need for symmetry in the invention as discussed above, one skilled in the art will appreciate that acceptable results can be obtained if depressions of suitable dimensions are provided in only two non-adjacent areas of the four areas defined by the horseshoe-shaped boundaries formed by the seam of the covering of a regulation baseball. Therefore, the above description and illustration should not be taken as limiting the scope of the invention which is defined by the appended claims.
- The above detailed description, and the examples, are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope and spirit of the invention, and its equivalents, as defined by the appended claims. One skilled in the art will recognize that many variations can be made to the invention disclosed in this specification without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
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1. A method for using an instructional ball to perform a gyroball pitch comprising the steps of:
gripping the instructional ball, the instructional ball having a non-circular cross-section in plane with a longitudinal axis and a circular cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a maximum cross-section of the circular cross-section being substantially equal to a maximum cross-section of a baseball; and
throwing the instructional ball thereby causing the instructional ball to rotate about the longitudinal axis.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the instructional ball is an ellipsoid.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the instructional ball includes a core enclosed within a cover.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the core encompasses an entirety of an inner volume of the instructional ball.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the instructional ball has an inner core and an outer core, the inner core being comprised of cork and the outer core being comprised of a material that resists abrasion.
6. The method of claim 5 wherein the material that resists abrasion is rubber.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein a circumference of the instructional ball in plane with the longitudinal axis is between about 8.5 inches and about 9.5 inches.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein the circumference of the instructional ball in plane with the longitudinal axis is between about 9 inches and about 9.25 inches.
9. The method of claim 1 wherein the instructional baseball is comprised of materials having densities greater than that of materials used to form a baseball.
10. The method of claim 1 wherein the throwing step occurs repeatedly to minimize wobble of the instruction ball about the longitudinal axis.
11. A method for making an instructional ball comprising the steps of:
wrapping a cover about a core, the cover having an ellipsoid shape with a major diameter along a longitudinal axis and a minor diameter perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and
stitching the cover together to form an ellipsoid instructional ball, the stitching resembling stitching of a baseball, the stitching being substantially located about the core.
12. The method of claim 11 wherein the cover is comprised of two pieces.
13. The method of claim 11 wherein the cover is comprised of a material including leather, cowhide, horsehide, or a combination thereof.
14. The method of claim 11 wherein the stitching step involves rolled stitching.
15. The method of claim 11 wherein the wrapping step includes wrapping the cover about the core so the core is commensurate with an internal surface of the cover.
16. The method of claim 11 wherein the core includes an inner core and an outer core.
17. The method of claim 16 wherein the inner and outer cores are comprised of a material including cork, rubber, or a combination thereof.
18. The method of claim 17 wherein the material that makes up the inner and outer cores is layered.
19. The method of claim 16 further comprising the step of:
wrapping materials including yarn, twine, wool, or a combination thereof about the inner core.
20. The method of claim 11 further comprising the step of:
shaping the instructional ball by injection molding.
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